BWI
Baltimore
United States
9,593 km
5,961 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

BWI NSI
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code BWI NSI
ICAO Code KBWI FKYS
City Baltimore Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Douala
Elevation 143 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 3.720000, 11.550000

Baltimore (BWI) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 17:52 in Baltimore, it's 23:52 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 2,135 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 309° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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