DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5,248 km
3,261 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
5,248 km
3,261 mi / 2,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB YAO
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code DXB YAO
ICAO Code OMDB FKKY
City Dubai Yaounde
Country United Arab Emirates Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Douala
Elevation 34 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 3.840000, 11.520000

Dubai (DXB) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 5,248 kilometers (3,261 miles / 2,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Arab Emirates with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Dubai, it's 10:09 in Yaounde. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,430 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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