The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,486 kilometers (6,516 miles / 5,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Vietnam 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 19:01 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 13:01 in Yaounde. With a 6-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 2,431 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.