BNA
Nashville
United States
10,489 km
6,517 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,489 km
6,517 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

BNA YAO
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code BNA YAO
ICAO Code KBNA FKKY
City Nashville Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Douala
Elevation 599 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 3.840000, 11.520000

Nashville (BNA) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,489 kilometers (6,517 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:51 in Nashville, it's 00:51 in Yaounde. With a 7-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 1,865 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Nashville International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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