HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11,114 km
6,906 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
11,114 km
6,906 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

HKG YAO
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code HKG YAO
ICAO Code VHHH FKKY
City Hong Kong Yaounde
Country Hong Kong Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Africa/Douala
Elevation 28 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 3.840000, 11.520000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 11,114 kilometers (6,906 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Hong Kong 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 14:05 in Hong Kong, it's 07:05 in Yaounde. With a 7-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 2,436 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 67° (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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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