# Distance from Amsterdam (AMS) to Cotonou (COO)

> 5,114 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,114 km / 3,178 mi / 2,761 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 183° (south)
- **Return heading**: 2° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Netherlands) → Benin
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 07:11 in Amsterdam, it's 06:11 in Cotonou)
- **Elevation difference**: 30 ft (COO is higher than AMS)

## Airports

### [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- ICAO: EHAM
- Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam
- Coordinates: 52.310000, 4.760000
- Elevation: -11 ft

### [Cadjehoun Airport (COO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/coo-cotonou-cadjehoun-airport/1ef266de-b5f9-6e32-b735-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Cotonou, Benin
- ICAO: DBBB
- Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
- Coordinates: 6.360000, 2.380000
- Elevation: 19 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:11 in Amsterdam, it's 06:11 in Cotonou.

## Related

- [Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ams-amsterdam-amsterdam-airport-schiphol/1ef266de-c6a5-698e-9380-06bb2780ed98)
- [Cadjehoun Airport (COO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/coo-cotonou-cadjehoun-airport/1ef266de-b5f9-6e32-b735-06bb2780ed98)
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