HEL
Helsinki
Finland
5,962 km
3,705 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
5,962 km
3,705 mi / 3,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
208°
south southwest

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HEL PKO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code HEL PKO
ICAO Code EFHK DBBP
City Helsinki Parakou
Country Finland Benin
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 179 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 9.360000, 2.610000

Helsinki (HEL) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 5,962 kilometers (3,705 miles / 3,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:40 in Helsinki, it's 09:40 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,087 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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