COO
Cotonou
Benin
6,293 km
3,910 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,293 km
3,910 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

COO HEL
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code COO HEL
ICAO Code DBBB EFHK
City Cotonou Helsinki
Country Benin Finland
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 19 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 60.320000, 24.960000

Cotonou (COO) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,293 kilometers (3,910 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Cotonou, it's 00:51 in Helsinki.

The return flight from Helsinki (HEL) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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