The distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 7767 miles or 12499 kilometers or 6745 nautical miles.
The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.
12499 kilometers is the direct flight distance between Cadjehoun Airport (Benin) and San Francisco International Airport (United States).
How long does it take to travel from Cotonou ( Benin ) to San Francisco ( United States )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cotonou and San Francisco takes around 17 hours 51 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from Cadjehoun Airport, Cotonou, Benin to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is
17 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.
Travel Distance Between the Airports • COO - SFO
| Kilometers | | 12499 km |
| Statute Miles | | 7767 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 6745 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 17 hours 51 minutes |
Cadjehoun Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - COO to SFO Flight Path
Location of Cadjehoun Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cotonou to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.
Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cotonou, Benin and San Francisco, United States. .
Nonstop flight route between Cotonou, Benin and San Francisco, United States.
Time Difference Between the Airports • COO - SFO
Time difference between
Cotonou (Benin) and
San Francisco (United States) is 8 Hours.
San Francisco time is 8 Hours behind Cotonou.
| Location | Local Time |
| Cotonou (Benin) | 2026-06-15, 06:51:45 WAT |
| San Francisco (United States) | 2026-06-14, 22:51:45 PDT |
Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight?
Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.