COO
Cotonou
Benin
8,996 km
5,590 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
278°
west

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COO PTY
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code COO PTY
ICAO Code DBBB MPTO
City Cotonou Tocumen
Country Benin Panama
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Panama
Elevation 19 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 9.070000, -79.380000

Cotonou (COO) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Panama. 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 08:54 in Cotonou, it's 02:54 in Tocumen. 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 Tocumen (PTY) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 85° (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 Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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