BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
12,701 km
7,892 miles
LAS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
12,701 km
7,892 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BFX LAS
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Harry Reid International Airport
IATA Code BFX LAS
ICAO Code FKKU KLAS
City Bafoussam Las Vegas
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,347 ft 2,181 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 36.080000, -115.150000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Las Vegas (LAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States is 12,701 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:37 in Bafoussam, it's 04:37 in Las Vegas. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,166 feet between the two airports. Harry Reid International Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LAS) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 63° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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