MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
5,087 km
3,161 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
5,087 km
3,161 mi / 2,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM PKO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code MPM PKO
ICAO Code FQMA DBBP
City Maputo Parakou
Country Mozambique Benin
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 145 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 9.360000, 2.610000

Maputo (MPM) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 5,087 kilometers (3,161 miles / 2,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Mozambique with Benin. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:53 in Maputo, it's 18:53 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,121 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 141° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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