ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
4,022 km
2,499 miles
COO
Cotonou
Benin
Distance
4,022 km
2,499 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD COO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Cadjehoun Airport
IATA Code ADD COO
ICAO Code HAAB DBBB
City Addis Ababa Cotonou
Country Ethiopia Benin
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 7,630 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 6.360000, 2.380000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cotonou (COO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin is 4,022 kilometers (2,499 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:07 in Addis Ababa, it's 12:07 in Cotonou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,611 feet between the two airports. Cadjehoun Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cotonou (COO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 83° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Cadjehoun Airport (COO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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