COO
Cotonou
Benin
9,056 km
5,627 miles
MCO
Orlando
United States
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
298°
west northwest

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COO MCO
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Orlando International Airport
IATA Code COO MCO
ICAO Code DBBB KMCO
City Cotonou Orlando
Country Benin United States
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/New_York
Elevation 19 ft 96 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 28.430000, -81.310000

Cotonou (COO) to Orlando (MCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 06:47 in Cotonou, it's 00:47 in Orlando. 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 Orlando (MCO) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 87° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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