BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,824 km
6,104 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
9,824 km
6,104 mi / 5,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK YAO
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code BKK YAO
ICAO Code VTBS FKKY
City Bangkok Yaounde
Country Thailand Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Douala
Elevation 5 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 3.840000, 11.520000

Bangkok (BKK) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 9,824 kilometers (6,104 miles / 5,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Thailand with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:30 in Bangkok, it's 10:30 in Yaounde. With a 6-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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