PKO
Parakou
Benin
4,967 km
3,087 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
4,967 km
3,087 mi / 2,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PKO RUH
Airport Name Parakou Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PKO RUH
ICAO Code DBBP OERK
City Parakou Riyadh
Country Benin Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 1,266 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 9.360000, 2.610000 24.960000, 46.700000

Parakou (PKO) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 4,967 kilometers (3,087 miles / 2,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Parakou, it's 01:49 in Riyadh.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Parakou (PKO) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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