Distance From Parakou Airport to Tocumen International Airport, PKO - PTY Distance

The distance from Parakou Airport (PKO) to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is 5577 miles or 8975 kilometers or 4843 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 Tocumen ( Panama )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Parakou and Tocumen takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Parakou Airport, Parakou, Benin to Tocumen International Airport, Tocumen, Panama is 12 hours 49 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 - PTY

Kilometers		8975 km
Statute Miles		5577 miles
Nautical Miles		4843 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Parakou Airport to Tocumen International Airport Flight Route Map - PKO to PTY Flight Path

Location of Parakou Airport & Tocumen International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Parakou to Tocumen nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Parakou, Benin and Tocumen, Panama. .

Nonstop flight route between Parakou, Benin and Tocumen, Panama.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PKO - PTY

Time difference between Parakou (Benin) and Tocumen (Panama) is 6 Hours.
Tocumen time is 6 Hours behind Parakou.

Location	Local Time
Parakou (Benin)	2026-05-01, 12:29:53 WAT
Tocumen (Panama)	2026-05-01, 06:29:53 EST

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

Tocumen International Airport (PTY / MPTO) Tocumen, Panama