MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
6,871 km
4,270 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
6,871 km
4,270 mi / 3,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MRU PKO
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code MRU PKO
ICAO Code FIMP DBBP
City Port Louis Parakou
Country Mauritius Benin
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 186 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 9.360000, 2.610000

Port Louis (MRU) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 6,871 kilometers (4,270 miles / 3,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:37 in Port Louis, it's 09:37 in Parakou. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,080 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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