The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 12,157 kilometers (7,554 miles / 6,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 19:12 in Los Angeles, it's 03:12 in Parakou. With a 8-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 1,138 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 311° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.