LIS
Lisbon
Portugal
4,411 km
2,741 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
4,411 km
2,741 mi / 2,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

LIS YAO
Airport Name Lisbon Portela Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code LIS YAO
ICAO Code LPPT FKKY
City Lisbon Yaounde
Country Portugal Cameroon
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Douala
Elevation 374 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 38.780000, -9.140000 3.840000, 11.520000

Lisbon (LIS) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 4,411 kilometers (2,741 miles / 2,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:48 in Lisbon, it's 11:48 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,090 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Lisbon Portela Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Lisbon (LIS) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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