COO
Cotonou
Benin
10,984 km
6,825 miles
DEN
Denver
United States
Distance
10,984 km
6,825 mi / 5,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

COO DEN
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Denver International Airport
IATA Code COO DEN
ICAO Code DBBB KDEN
City Cotonou Denver
Country Benin United States
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Denver
Elevation 19 ft 5,434 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 39.860000, -104.670000

Cotonou (COO) to Denver (DEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States is 10,984 kilometers (6,825 miles / 5,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Benin with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:01 in Cotonou, it's 00:01 in Denver. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,415 feet between the two airports. Denver International Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Denver (DEN) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Denver International Airport (DEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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