CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,268 km
2,652 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
4,268 km
2,652 mi / 2,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YAO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code CPT YAO
ICAO Code FACT FKKY
City Cape Town Yaounde
Country South Africa Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Douala
Elevation 151 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.840000, 11.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 4,268 kilometers (2,652 miles / 2,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 South Africa with Cameroon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Cape Town, it's 22:27 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,313 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 171° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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