ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
3,067 km
1,906 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
3,067 km
1,906 mi / 1,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

ADD YAO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code ADD YAO
ICAO Code HAAB FKKY
City Addis Ababa Yaounde
Country Ethiopia Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Douala
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 3.840000, 11.520000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 3,067 kilometers (1,906 miles / 1,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Cameroon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:54 in Addis Ababa, it's 03:54 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,166 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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