Bengaluru to Yaoundé flights
Yaoundé lies 7,320 km (4,549 mi) west of Bengaluru, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 8 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.
| Bengaluru | Yaoundé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Cameroon |
| Population | 8.5 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 914 m (2,999 ft) | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | BLR, 28 km out | NSI, 17 km out |
Clocks in Yaoundé are 4 h 30 min behind Bengaluru right now, so a 10 h 8 min journey lands only 5 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yaoundé
Crossing from India into Cameroon: money changes from the Rupee to the Franc (XAF); traffic switches to the right; 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 Bengaluru
Bengaluru is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-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 |
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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 Bengaluru?
7,320 km (4,549 mi) in a straight line, west of Bengaluru.
How long does it take to get from Bengaluru to Yaoundé by air?
About 10 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bengaluru and Yaoundé?
Yaoundé is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Africa/Douala against Asia/Kolkata).
Which airports are used for Bengaluru to Yaoundé flights?
Typically Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) 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.