RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,432 km
2,754 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
4,432 km
2,754 mi / 2,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

RUH YAO
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code RUH YAO
ICAO Code OERK FKKY
City Riyadh Yaounde
Country Saudi Arabia Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Douala
Elevation 2,049 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 3.840000, 11.520000

Riyadh (RUH) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 4,432 kilometers (2,754 miles / 2,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:01 in Riyadh, it's 09:01 in Yaounde.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 55° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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