COO
Cotonou
Benin
12,080 km
7,506 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
12,080 km
7,506 mi / 6,523 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

COO PDX
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code COO PDX
ICAO Code DBBB KPDX
City Cotonou Portland
Country Benin United States
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 19 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 45.590000, -122.600000

Cotonou (COO) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 12,080 kilometers (7,506 miles / 6,523 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 10:45 in Cotonou, it's 01:45 in Portland. With a 9-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 Portland (PDX) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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