SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
12,444 km
7,732 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
12,444 km
7,732 mi / 6,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

SLC YAO
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code SLC YAO
ICAO Code KSLC FKKY
City Salt Lake City Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Douala
Elevation 4,231 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 3.840000, 11.520000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 12,444 kilometers (7,732 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:00 in Salt Lake City, it's 23:00 in Yaounde. 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 1,767 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits lower than Salt Lake City International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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