# Distance from Maputo (MPM) to Parakou (PKO)

> 5,087 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,087 km / 3,161 mi / 2,747 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 317° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 141° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Mozambique) → Benin
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 06:07 in Maputo, it's 05:07 in Parakou)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,121 ft (PKO is higher than MPM)

## Airports

### [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Maputo, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -25.920000, 32.570000
- Elevation: 145 ft

### [Parakou Airport (PKO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pko-parakou-parakou-airport/1ef266de-b611-6d70-a426-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Parakou, Benin
- ICAO: DBBP
- Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo
- Coordinates: 9.360000, 2.610000
- Elevation: 1,266 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:07 in Maputo, it's 05:07 in Parakou.

## Related

- [Maputo Airport (MPM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mpm-maputo-maputo-airport/1ef266de-ddb6-6d80-8d2b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Parakou Airport (PKO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pko-parakou-parakou-airport/1ef266de-b611-6d70-a426-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)