Bamako to Cotonou flights
Cotonou lies 1,334 km (829 mi) south-east of Bamako, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Bamako | Cotonou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mali | Benin |
| Population | 4.2 million | 679,012 |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bamako) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
| Nearest large airport | BKO, 9 km out | COO, 4 km out |
Clocks in Cotonou are 1 h ahead of Bamako right now, so a 2 h 28 min journey lands 3 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cotonou
Crossing from Mali into Benin: the dialling code becomes +229; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bamako
Bamako is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,498-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Cotonou
Cotonou is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | COO | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,906 ft | 19 ft |
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Staying in Cotonou
Our booking partner lists 578 places to stay in Cotonou. Of the 135 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (72), and 3 are five-star. Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 3,599 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Cotonou from Bamako?
1,334 km (829 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bamako.
How long does it take to get from Bamako to Cotonou by air?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bamako and Cotonou?
Cotonou is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Porto-Novo against Africa/Bamako).
Which airports are used for Bamako to Cotonou flights?
Typically Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO) to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What currency do I need in Cotonou?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Cotonou?
Our booking partner lists 578 places to stay in Cotonou, bookable on this site.
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.