MNL
Manila
Philippines
11,987 km
7,448 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
11,987 km
7,448 mi / 6,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Manila
Heading
279°
west

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Airport Comparison

MNL YAO
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code MNL YAO
ICAO Code RPLL FKKY
City Manila Yaounde
Country Philippines Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Douala
Elevation 75 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 3.840000, 11.520000

Manila (MNL) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 11,987 kilometers (7,448 miles / 6,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Philippines 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 12:55 in Manila, it's 05:55 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits higher than Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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