Day trip from Cotonou to Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo lies 25 km (16 mi) north-east of Cotonou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 25 km (16 mi) apart, Porto-Novo is a realistic day trip from Cotonou: about 25 min each way by road.
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| Cotonou | Porto-Novo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Benin | Benin |
| Population | 679,012 | 264,320 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
What to see in Porto-Novo
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Royal Palace Museum.
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Staying in Porto-Novo
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Common questions
How far is Porto-Novo from Cotonou?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cotonou; by road roughly 31 km (19 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cotonou to Porto-Novo by road?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cotonou and Porto-Novo?
No, both are on Africa/Porto-Novo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.