The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 9,583 kilometers (5,955 miles / 5,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Mexico with Benin. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:23 in Cancun, it's 10:23 in Parakou. 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 1,244 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Cancun (CUN) 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.