HNL
Honolulu
United States
16,990 km
10,557 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
16,990 km
10,557 mi / 9,174 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
24°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

HNL YAO
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code HNL YAO
ICAO Code PHNL FKKY
City Honolulu Yaounde
Country United States Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Douala
Elevation 13 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 3.840000, 11.520000

Honolulu (HNL) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 16,990 kilometers (10,557 miles / 9,174 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 20:45 in Honolulu, it's 07:45 in Yaounde. With a 11-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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 338° (north 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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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