BNE
Brisbane
Australia
15,176 km
9,430 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
15,176 km
9,430 mi / 8,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BNE YAO
Airport Name Brisbane International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code BNE YAO
ICAO Code YBBN FKKY
City Brisbane Yaounde
Country Australia Cameroon
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Africa/Douala
Elevation 13 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -27.380000, 153.120000 3.840000, 11.520000

Brisbane (BNE) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane International Airport (BNE) in Brisbane, Australia to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 15,176 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:07 in Brisbane, it's 05:07 in Yaounde. 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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Brisbane International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Brisbane (BNE) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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