Day trip from Porto-Novo to Abomey
Abomey lies 102 km (63 mi) north-west of Porto-Novo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 102 km (63 mi) apart, Abomey is a realistic day trip from Porto-Novo: about 1 h 40 min each way by road.
| Porto-Novo | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Benin | Benin |
| Population | 264,320 | 117,824 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
What to see in Abomey
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Royal Palaces of Abomey.
Where to book tours and tickets in Abomey
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Staying in Abomey
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Common questions
How far is Abomey from Porto-Novo?
102 km (63 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Porto-Novo; by road roughly 124 km (77 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto-Novo to Abomey by road?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto-Novo and Abomey?
No, both are on Africa/Porto-Novo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.