The flight distance from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) in Gold Coast, Australia to Parakou Airport (PKO) in Parakou, Benin is 16,323 kilometers (10,143 miles / 8,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:16 in Gold Coast, it's 09:16 in Parakou. With a 9-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 1,245 feet between the two airports. Parakou Airport sits higher than Gold Coast Airport.

The return flight from Parakou (PKO) to Gold Coast (OOL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and Parakou Airport (PKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.