COO
Cotonou
Benin
11,554 km
7,179 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,554 km
7,179 mi / 6,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
46°
northeast

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COO PEK
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code COO PEK
ICAO Code DBBB ZBAA
City Cotonou Beijing
Country Benin China
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 40.080000, 116.580000

Cotonou (COO) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,554 kilometers (7,179 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 China. 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 07:19 in Cotonou, it's 14:19 in Beijing. With a 7-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 Beijing (PEK) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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