Distance from Cotonou to Parakou
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Cotonou8 mCotonou is the seat of government and largest city of Benin. The official city proper population was 679,012 in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand,…
Parakou367 mParakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively, the commune of Parakou…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Cotonou to Parakou?
It is 331 km in a straight line from Cotonou to Parakou. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cotonou to Parakou?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 9 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cotonou to Parakou?
Around 5 h 31 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.