HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,383 km
3,966 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
6,383 km
3,966 mi / 3,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

HEL YAO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code HEL YAO
ICAO Code EFHK FKKY
City Helsinki Yaounde
Country Finland Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Douala
Elevation 179 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 3.840000, 11.520000

Helsinki (HEL) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 6,383 kilometers (3,966 miles / 3,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Finland 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 04:03 in Helsinki, it's 03:03 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,285 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 8° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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