DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
3,295 km
2,048 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
3,295 km
2,048 mi / 1,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DAR YAO
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code DAR YAO
ICAO Code HTDA FKKY
City Dar es Salaam Yaounde
Country Tanzania Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Africa/Douala
Elevation 182 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 3.840000, 11.520000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 3,295 kilometers (2,048 miles / 1,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Cameroon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:26 in Dar es Salaam, it's 05:26 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,282 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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