LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,310 km
8,271 miles
NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
13,310 km
8,271 mi / 7,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LAX NSI
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport
IATA Code LAX NSI
ICAO Code KLAX FKYS
City Los Angeles Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Douala
Elevation 128 ft 2,278 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 3.720000, 11.550000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Yaounde (NSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 13,310 kilometers (8,271 miles / 7,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 United States with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Los Angeles, it's 10:09 in Yaounde. With a 9-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 2,150 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits higher than Los Angeles International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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