COO
Cotonou
Benin
8,986 km
5,584 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
8,986 km
5,584 mi / 4,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

COO UIO
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code COO UIO
ICAO Code DBBB SEQM
City Cotonou Quito
Country Benin Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo America/Guayaquil
Elevation 19 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Cotonou (COO) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 8,986 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:16 in Cotonou, it's 03:16 in Quito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,181 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 84° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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