KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,817 km
5,478 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
8,817 km
5,478 mi / 4,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM PKO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code KTM PKO
ICAO Code VNKT DBBP
City Kathmandu Parakou
Country Nepal Benin
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.360000, 2.610000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 8,817 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Nepal with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in Kathmandu, it's 10:48 in Parakou. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,124 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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