MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
8,236 km
5,118 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
8,236 km
5,118 mi / 4,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Montevideo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MVD YAO
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code MVD YAO
ICAO Code SUMU FKKY
City Montevideo Yaounde
Country Uruguay Cameroon
Timezone America/Montevideo Africa/Douala
Elevation 105 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 3.840000, 11.520000

Montevideo (MVD) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 8,236 kilometers (5,118 miles / 4,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Uruguay with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:11 in Montevideo, it's 00:11 in Yaounde. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,359 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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