DEN
Denver
United States
11,928 km
7,412 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
11,928 km
7,412 mi / 6,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN NSI
Airport Name Denver International Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code DEN NSI
ICAO Code KDEN FKYS
City Denver Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Douala
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 3.720000, 11.550000

Denver (DEN) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 11,928 kilometers (7,412 miles / 6,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 00:01 in Denver, it's 08:01 in Yaounde. With a 8-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 3,156 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 314° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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