MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
4,012 km
2,493 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
4,012 km
2,493 mi / 2,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MPM YAO
Airport Name Maputo Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code MPM YAO
ICAO Code FQMA FKKY
City Maputo Yaounde
Country Mozambique Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Maputo Africa/Douala
Elevation 145 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 3.840000, 11.520000

Maputo (MPM) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 4,012 kilometers (2,493 miles / 2,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mozambique with Cameroon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Maputo, it's 09:13 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,319 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Maputo Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maputo Airport (MPM) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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