COO
Cotonou
Benin
4,797 km
2,981 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
4,797 km
2,981 mi / 2,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
160°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

COO CPT
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code COO CPT
ICAO Code DBBB FACT
City Cotonou Cape Town
Country Benin South Africa
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 19 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Cotonou (COO) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 4,797 kilometers (2,981 miles / 2,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:54 in Cotonou, it's 09:54 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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