KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
5,206 km
3,235 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
5,206 km
3,235 mi / 2,811 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI PKO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code KWI PKO
ICAO Code OKKK DBBP
City Kuwait City Parakou
Country Kuwait Benin
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 206 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 9.360000, 2.610000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 5,206 kilometers (3,235 miles / 2,811 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Kuwait 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 17:46 in Kuwait City, it's 15:46 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,060 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 58° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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