CLT
Charlotte
United States
9,985 km
6,205 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
9,985 km
6,205 mi / 5,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CLT YAO
Airport Name Charlotte/Douglas International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code CLT YAO
ICAO Code KCLT FKKY
City Charlotte Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Douala
Elevation 748 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 35.210000, -80.950000 3.840000, 11.520000

Charlotte (CLT) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 9,985 kilometers (6,205 miles / 5,392 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 18:29 in Charlotte, it's 00:29 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 1,716 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Charlotte (CLT) follows a heading of 305° (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 Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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