COO
Cotonou
Benin
8,689 km
5,399 miles
IAD
Washington
United States
Distance
8,689 km
5,399 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
308°
northwest

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COO IAD
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA Code COO IAD
ICAO Code DBBB KIAD
City Cotonou Washington
Country Benin United States
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/New_York
Elevation 19 ft 312 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 38.900000, -77.500000

Cotonou (COO) to Washington (IAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States is 8,689 kilometers (5,399 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 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 09:18 in Cotonou, it's 03:18 in Washington. With a 6-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 Washington (IAD) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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