COO
Cotonou
Benin
4,679 km
2,907 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,679 km
2,907 mi / 2,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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COO IST
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code COO IST
ICAO Code DBBB LTFM
City Cotonou Istanbul
Country Benin Turkey
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 19 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 41.280000, 28.750000

Cotonou (COO) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,679 kilometers (2,907 miles / 2,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Cotonou, it's 10:29 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 221° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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