Brazzaville to Douala flights
Douala lies 1,113 km (692 mi) north-west of Brazzaville, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Brazzaville | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Republic of the Congo | Cameroon |
| Population | 2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 284 m (932 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Brazzaville) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 4 km out | DLA, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Douala
Crossing from Republic of the Congo into Cameroon: the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Brazzaville
Brazzaville is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 22 km).
Arriving in Douala
Douala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Douala
Our booking partner lists 505 places to stay in Douala. Of the 229 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (146). Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 4,669 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Douala from Brazzaville?
1,113 km (692 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Brazzaville.
How long does it take to get from Brazzaville to Douala by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brazzaville and Douala?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Brazzaville to Douala flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Douala International Airport (DLA).
What currency do I need in Douala?
The Franc (XAF).
Where can I stay in Douala?
Our booking partner lists 505 places to stay in Douala, 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.