AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
4,780 km
2,970 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
4,780 km
2,970 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
183°
south

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AMS PKO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Parakou Airport
IATA Code AMS PKO
ICAO Code EHAM DBBP
City Amsterdam Parakou
Country Netherlands Benin
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation -11 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 9.360000, 2.610000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 4,780 kilometers (2,970 miles / 2,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Amsterdam, it's 12:12 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,277 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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