DEN
Denver
United States
11,916 km
7,404 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
11,916 km
7,404 mi / 6,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DEN YAO
Airport Name Denver International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code DEN YAO
ICAO Code KDEN FKKY
City Denver Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Douala
Elevation 5,434 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 3.840000, 11.520000

Denver (DEN) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 11,916 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,434 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 04:11 in Denver, it's 12:11 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 2,970 feet between the two airports. Yaounde 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 (YAO) 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 Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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