DTW
Detroit
United States
10,132 km
6,296 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,132 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

DTW NSI
Airport Name Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code DTW NSI
ICAO Code KDTW FKYS
City Detroit Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Douala
Elevation 645 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -83.350000 3.720000, 11.550000

Detroit (DTW) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Detroit, United States to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,132 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 15:27 in Detroit, it's 21:27 in Yaounde. With a 6-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 1,633 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits higher than Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Detroit (DTW) follows a heading of 312° (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 Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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