HAN
Hanoi
Vietnam
10,296 km
6,398 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,296 km
6,398 mi / 5,560 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

HAN YAO
Airport Name Noi Bai International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code HAN YAO
ICAO Code VVNB FKKY
City Hanoi Yaounde
Country Vietnam Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Africa/Douala
Elevation 39 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 21.220000, 105.810000 3.840000, 11.520000

Hanoi (HAN) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) in Hanoi, Vietnam to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,296 kilometers (6,398 miles / 5,560 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Vietnam 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 05:51 in Hanoi, it's 23:51 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 2,425 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Noi Bai International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Hanoi (HAN) follows a heading of 69° (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 Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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