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Connecting route · United States → Benin

Flights from New York to Cotonou

There are no direct flights from New York to Cotonou. The easiest way is one stop via Paris or Casablanca, about 15h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 18m
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New York to Cotonou at a glance

Fastest journey13h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Casablanca

Best ways to fly from New York to Cotonou

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

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NYC Paris (CDG) COO
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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NYC Casablanca (CMN) COO
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Royal Air Maroc
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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NYC Brussels (BRU) COO
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Brussels Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 03m
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NYC Abidjan (ABJ) COO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Côte d'Ivoire, Brussels Airlines, RwandAir
Same alliance ~13h 18m
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NYC Lome (LFW) COO
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Asky Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 05m
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NYC Lagos (LOS) COO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air Peace
Self-transfer likely ~14h 11m
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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
8,401 km5,217 miles
Journey time
13h 18mestimate
Time difference
+6hCotonou vs New York
Currency in Cotonou
USD
Airports
EWR, JFK, LGA → COO

Flights from New York to Cotonou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New York to Cotonou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Casablanca 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 New York to Cotonou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,401 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Cotonou?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Casablanca (CMN), Brussels (BRU) and Abidjan (ABJ). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New York and Cotonou?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Cotonou: Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO).
What is the time difference between New York and Cotonou?
Cotonou is 6 hours ahead of New York.

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