IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,379 km
2,721 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
4,379 km
2,721 mi / 2,364 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
223°
southwest

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IST PKO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code IST PKO
ICAO Code LTFM DBBP
City Istanbul Parakou
Country Turkey Benin
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 325 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 9.360000, 2.610000

Istanbul (IST) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 4,379 kilometers (2,721 miles / 2,364 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:40 in Istanbul, it's 15:40 in Parakou.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 31° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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