Douala to Cape Coast flights
Cape Coast lies 1,219 km (758 mi) west of Douala, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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.
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| Douala | Cape Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Ghana |
| Population | 1.3 million | 212,426 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | TKD, 63 km out |
Clocks in Cape Coast are 1 h behind Douala right now, so a 2 h 19 min journey lands only 1 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cape Coast
Crossing from Cameroon into Ghana: money changes from the Franc to the Cedi (GHS); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +233; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Cape Coast
Cape Coast is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Takoradi Airport (TKD), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,745 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takoradi Airport (regional) | TKD | 63 km (39 mi) | 5,745 ft | 21 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cape Coast from Douala?
1,219 km (758 mi) in a straight line, west of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Cape Coast by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Cape Coast?
Cape Coast is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Douala).
Which airports are used for Douala to Cape Coast flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Takoradi Airport (TKD).
What currency do I need in Cape Coast?
The Cedi (GHS).
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.