CDG
Paris
France
5,094 km
3,165 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
5,094 km
3,165 mi / 2,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Paris
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CDG YAO
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code CDG YAO
ICAO Code LFPG FKKY
City Paris Yaounde
Country France Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Paris Africa/Douala
Elevation 392 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 3.840000, 11.520000

Paris (CDG) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 5,094 kilometers (3,165 miles / 2,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting France with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:34 in Paris, it's 03:34 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,072 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Charles de Gaulle International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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