Lomé to Porto-Novo flights
Porto-Novo lies 158 km (98 mi) east of Lomé, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
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| Lomé | Porto-Novo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Togo | Benin |
| Population | 2.2 million | 264,320 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Lome) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
| Nearest large airport | LFW, 5 km out | COO, 29 km out |
Clocks in Porto-Novo are 1 h ahead of Lomé right now, so a 57 min journey lands 1 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Porto-Novo
Crossing from Togo into Benin: sockets are Euro, Type E; 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 Lomé
Lomé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,847 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Porto-Novo
Porto-Novo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,906 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport | COO | 29 km (18 mi) | 7,906 ft | 19 ft |
| Murtala Muhammed International Airport | LOS | 80 km (50 mi) | 12,794 ft | 135 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Porto-Novo from Lomé?
158 km (98 mi) in a straight line, east of Lomé.
How long does it take to get from Lomé to Porto-Novo by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lomé and Porto-Novo?
Porto-Novo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Porto-Novo against Africa/Lome).
Which airports are used for Lomé to Porto-Novo flights?
Typically Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (LFW) to Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO); Porto-Novo also has LOS.
What currency do I need in Porto-Novo?
The Franc (XOF).
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.