MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
12,006 km
7,460 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
12,006 km
7,460 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MEX YAO
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code MEX YAO
ICAO Code MMMX FKKY
City Mexico City Yaounde
Country Mexico Cameroon
Timezone America/Mexico_City Africa/Douala
Elevation 7,316 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 3.840000, 11.520000

Mexico City (MEX) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 12,006 kilometers (7,460 miles / 6,483 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 03:24 in Mexico City, it's 10:24 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 4,852 feet between the two airports. Yaounde 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 (YAO) 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 Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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