MIA
Miami
United States
10,003 km
6,215 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,003 km
6,215 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

MIA YAO
Airport Name Miami International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code MIA YAO
ICAO Code KMIA FKKY
City Miami Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Douala
Elevation 9 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 25.800000, -80.290000 3.840000, 11.520000

Miami (MIA) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Miami International Airport (MIA) in Miami, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,003 kilometers (6,215 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 02:31 in Miami, it's 08:31 in Yaounde. With a 6-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 2,455 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Miami International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Miami (MIA) follows a heading of 296° (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 Miami International Airport (MIA) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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