KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,219 km
5,107 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
8,219 km
5,107 mi / 4,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM YAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code KTM YAO
ICAO Code VNKT FKKY
City Kathmandu Yaounde
Country Nepal Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Douala
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.840000, 11.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 8,219 kilometers (5,107 miles / 4,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Nepal 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 05:54 in Kathmandu, it's 01:09 in Yaounde. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,926 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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