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Connecting route · United States → Benin

Flights from Chicago to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Brussels, about 16h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 46m
CHICOOCDG

Chicago to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey16h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Brussels

Best ways to fly from Chicago to Cotonou

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CHI Paris (CDG) COO
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~16h 46m
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CHI Brussels (BRU) COO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 03m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,537 km5,922 miles
Journey time
16h 46mestimate
Time difference
+7hCotonou vs Chicago
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
ORD, MDW, RFD → COO

Flights from Chicago to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris and Brussels. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,537 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG) and Brussels (BRU). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Cotonou?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cotonou?
Cotonou is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.

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