The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 12,014 kilometers (7,465 miles / 6,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Mexico 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 19:49 in Mexico City, it's 02:49 in Yaounde. With a 7-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 5,038 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yaounde (NSI) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.