DKR
Dakar
Senegal
3,401 km
2,113 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
3,401 km
2,113 mi / 1,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DKR YAO
Airport Name Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code DKR YAO
ICAO Code GOOY FKKY
City Dakar Yaounde
Country Senegal Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Douala
Elevation 85 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 14.740000, -17.490000 3.840000, 11.520000

Dakar (DKR) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) in Dakar, Senegal to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 3,401 kilometers (2,113 miles / 1,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:09 in Dakar, it's 00:09 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,379 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Dakar (DKR) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Leopold Sedar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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