COO
Cotonou
Benin
16,730 km
10,396 miles
PPT
Papeete
French Polynesia
Distance
16,730 km
10,396 mi / 9,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

COO PPT
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Faa'a International Airport
IATA Code COO PPT
ICAO Code DBBB NTAA
City Cotonou Papeete
Country Benin French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 19 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -17.550000, -149.610000

Cotonou (COO) to Papeete (PPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Faa'a International Airport (PPT) in Papeete, French Polynesia is 16,730 kilometers (10,396 miles / 9,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:07 in Cotonou, it's 01:07 in Papeete. With a 11-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 Papeete (PPT) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Faa'a International Airport (PPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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