BOG
Bogota
Colombia
9,494 km
5,899 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
9,494 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
87°
east

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BOG YAO
Airport Name El Dorado International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code BOG YAO
ICAO Code SKBO FKKY
City Bogota Yaounde
Country Colombia Cameroon
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Douala
Elevation 8,361 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 4.700000, -74.150000 3.840000, 11.520000

Bogota (BOG) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota, Colombia to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 9,494 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Bogota, it's 03:40 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 5,897 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits lower than El Dorado International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Bogota (BOG) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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