Douala to Bimbo flights
Bimbo lies 966 km (600 mi) east of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 59 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.
| Douala | Bimbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Central African Republic |
| Population | 1.3 million | 348,802 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 371 m (1,217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Bangui) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | BGF, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Bimbo
Crossing from Cameroon into Central African Republic: the dialling code becomes +236; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648850.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Bimbo
Bimbo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangui M'Poko International Airport | BGF | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,208 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bimbo from Douala?
966 km (600 mi) in a straight line, east of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Bimbo by air?
About 1 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Douala and Bimbo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Bimbo flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF).
What currency do I need in Bimbo?
The Franc (XAF).
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.