Distance From Parakou Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, PKO - MSP Distance

The distance from Parakou Airport (PKO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 6046 miles or 9729 kilometers or 5250 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.

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How long does it take to travel from Parakou ( Benin ) to Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Parakou and Minneapolis takes around 13 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Parakou Airport, Parakou, Benin to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 13 hours 53 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 • PKO - MSP

Kilometers		9729 km
Statute Miles		6046 miles
Nautical Miles		5250 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 53 minutes

Parakou Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - PKO to MSP Flight Path

Location of Parakou Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Parakou to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Parakou, Benin and Minneapolis, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Parakou, Benin and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PKO - MSP

Time difference between Parakou (Benin) and Minneapolis (United States) is 6 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 6 Hours behind Parakou.

Location	Local Time
Parakou (Benin)	2026-09-12, 00:10:15 WAT
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-09-11, 18:10:15 CDT

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.

Origin

Parakou Airport (PKO / DBBP) Parakou, Benin

Destination

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States