JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
4,821 km
2,996 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
4,821 km
2,996 mi / 2,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

JNB PKO
Airport Name O. R. Tambo International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code JNB PKO
ICAO Code FAOR DBBP
City Johannesburg Parakou
Country South Africa Benin
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 5,558 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -26.130000, 28.240000 9.360000, 2.610000

Johannesburg (JNB) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 4,821 kilometers (2,996 miles / 2,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Benin. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Johannesburg, it's 15:46 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,292 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits lower than O. R. Tambo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Johannesburg (JNB) follows a heading of 146° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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