The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 15,995 kilometers (9,939 miles / 8,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:23 in Honolulu, it's 23:23 in Parakou. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,253 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.