KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
4,766 km
2,962 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
4,766 km
2,962 mi / 2,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI YAO
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code KWI YAO
ICAO Code OKKK FKKY
City Kuwait City Yaounde
Country Kuwait Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Africa/Douala
Elevation 206 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 3.840000, 11.520000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 4,766 kilometers (2,962 miles / 2,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Kuwait 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 04:14 in Kuwait City, it's 02:14 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,258 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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