YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
4,859 km
3,019 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,859 km
3,019 mi / 2,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Douala
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

YAO ZRH
Airport Name Yaounde Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YAO ZRH
ICAO Code FKKY LSZH
City Yaounde Zurich
Country Cameroon Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Douala Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,464 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 3.840000, 11.520000 47.460000, 8.550000

Yaounde (YAO) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,859 kilometers (3,019 miles / 2,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Yaounde, it's 09:20 in Zurich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Yaounde Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Yaounde (YAO) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Airport (YAO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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