KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
10,954 km
6,807 miles
PKO
Parakou
Benin
Distance
10,954 km
6,807 mi / 5,915 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KUL PKO
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Parakou Airport
IATA Code KUL PKO
ICAO Code WMKK DBBP
City Kuala Lumpur Parakou
Country Malaysia Benin
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Africa/Porto-Novo
Elevation 69 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 9.360000, 2.610000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Parakou (PKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 10,954 kilometers (6,807 miles / 5,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Malaysia 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 22:27 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 15:27 in Parakou. With a 7-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 1,197 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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