IST
Istanbul
Turkey
4,504 km
2,799 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
4,504 km
2,799 mi / 2,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
207°
south southwest

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IST YAO
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code IST YAO
ICAO Code LTFM FKKY
City Istanbul Yaounde
Country Turkey Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Douala
Elevation 325 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 3.840000, 11.520000

Istanbul (IST) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 4,504 kilometers (2,799 miles / 2,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 207°.

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 Turkey 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 08:24 in Istanbul, it's 06:24 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,139 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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