SIN
Singapore
Singapore
10,271 km
6,382 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
10,271 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Singapore
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

SIN YAO
Airport Name Singapore Changi International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code SIN YAO
ICAO Code WSSS FKKY
City Singapore Yaounde
Country Singapore Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Singapore Africa/Douala
Elevation 22 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 1.350000, 103.990000 3.840000, 11.520000

Singapore (SIN) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 10,271 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Singapore 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 06:22 in Singapore, it's 23:22 in Yaounde. With a 7-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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Singapore Changi International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Singapore (SIN) follows a heading of 88° (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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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