Abuja to Yaoundé flights
Yaoundé lies 728 km (453 mi) south-east of Abuja, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 41 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Abuja | Yaoundé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Cameroon |
| Population | 2.7 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | ABV, 26 km out | NSI, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Yaoundé
Crossing from Nigeria into Cameroon: money changes from the Naira to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Abuja
Abuja is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 11,842-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Yaoundé
Yaoundé is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | NSI | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,155 ft | 2,278 ft |
Book a flight to Yaoundé
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Staying in Yaoundé
Our booking partner lists 502 places to stay in Yaoundé. Of the 177 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 3 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.3 out of 10. Guests have left 2,282 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yaoundé from Abuja?
728 km (453 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Abuja.
How long does it take to get from Abuja to Yaoundé by air?
About 1 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abuja and Yaoundé?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Abuja to Yaoundé flights?
Typically Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
What currency do I need in Yaoundé?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Yaoundé?
Our booking partner lists 502 places to stay in Yaoundé, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.