CAI
Cairo
Egypt
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
-1h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CAI COO
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Cadjehoun Airport
IATA Code CAI COO
ICAO Code HECA DBBB
City Cairo Cotonou
Country Egypt Benin
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 382 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 6.360000, 2.380000

Cairo (CAI) to Cotonou (COO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt 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 southwest at a heading of 235°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:22 in Cairo, it's 04:22 in Cotonou.

The return flight from Cotonou (COO) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 45° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.