MSP
Minneapolis
United States
10,855 km
6,745 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,855 km
6,745 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MSP YAO
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code MSP YAO
ICAO Code KMSP FKKY
City Minneapolis Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Douala
Elevation 842 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 3.840000, 11.520000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,855 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 19:47 in Minneapolis, it's 02:47 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 1,622 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 316° (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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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