NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
12,911 km
8,022 miles
PDX
Portland
United States
Distance
12,911 km
8,022 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
326°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

NSI PDX
Airport Name Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport Portland International Airport
IATA Code NSI PDX
ICAO Code FKYS KPDX
City Yaounde Portland
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,278 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 3.720000, 11.550000 45.590000, -122.600000

Yaounde (NSI) to Portland (PDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon to Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States is 12,911 kilometers (8,022 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Yaounde, it's 14:54 in Portland. With a 8-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 2,247 feet between the two airports. Portland International Airport sits lower than Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport.

The return flight from Portland (PDX) to Yaounde (NSI) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Portland International Airport (PDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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