NSI
Yaounde
Cameroon
12,767 km
7,933 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,767 km
7,933 mi / 6,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

NSI SEA
Airport Name Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code NSI SEA
ICAO Code FKYS KSEA
City Yaounde Seattle
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,278 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 3.720000, 11.550000 47.450000, -122.310000

Yaounde (NSI) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) in Yaounde, Cameroon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,767 kilometers (7,933 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 12:26 in Yaounde, it's 03:26 in Seattle. With a 9-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 1,846 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Yaounde (NSI) follows a heading of 52° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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