HAM
Hamburg
Germany
5,538 km
3,441 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
5,538 km
3,441 mi / 2,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
178°
south

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HAM YAO
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code HAM YAO
ICAO Code EDDH FKKY
City Hamburg Yaounde
Country Germany Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Douala
Elevation 53 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 3.840000, 11.520000

Hamburg (HAM) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 5,538 kilometers (3,441 miles / 2,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 178°.

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 Germany with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Hamburg, it's 23:43 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,411 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 359° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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