COO
Cotonou
Benin
16,261 km
10,104 miles
HNL
Honolulu
United States
Distance
16,261 km
10,104 mi / 8,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
326°
northwest

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COO HNL
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Daniel K Inouye International Airport
IATA Code COO HNL
ICAO Code DBBB PHNL
City Cotonou Honolulu
Country Benin United States
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 19 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 21.320000, -157.920000

Cotonou (COO) to Honolulu (HNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States is 16,261 kilometers (10,104 miles / 8,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 07:41 in Cotonou, it's 20:41 in Honolulu. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 37° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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