AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
5,426 km
3,371 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
5,426 km
3,371 mi / 2,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
171°
south

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AMS YAO
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Yaounde Airport
IATA Code AMS YAO
ICAO Code EHAM FKKY
City Amsterdam Yaounde
Country Netherlands Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Douala
Elevation -11 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 3.840000, 11.520000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 5,426 kilometers (3,371 miles / 2,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Netherlands with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Amsterdam, it's 02:04 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,475 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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