ATH
Athens
Greece
3,996 km
2,483 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
3,996 km
2,483 mi / 2,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Athens
Heading
201°
south southwest

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ATH YAO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code ATH YAO
ICAO Code LGAV FKKY
City Athens Yaounde
Country Greece Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Douala
Elevation 308 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 3.840000, 11.520000

Athens (ATH) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 3,996 kilometers (2,483 miles / 2,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 201°.

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 Greece 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 03:47 in Athens, it's 02:47 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,156 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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