KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,300 km
2,050 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
3,300 km
2,050 mi / 1,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PKO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code KGL PKO
ICAO Code HRYR DBBP
City Kigali Parakou
Country Rwanda Benin
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.360000, 2.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 3,300 kilometers (2,050 miles / 1,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Benin. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Kigali, it's 10:22 in Parakou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,593 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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