Douala to Zinder flights
Zinder lies 1,088 km (676 mi) north of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 9 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 | Zinder | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Niger |
| Population | 1.3 million | 318,874 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 460 m (1,509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Niamey) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 5 km out | ZND, 3 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Zinder
Crossing from Cameroon into Niger: money changes from the Franc to the Franc (XOF); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +227; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
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 Zinder
Zinder is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Zinder Airport (ZND), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,988 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinder Airport (regional) | ZND | 3 km (2 mi) | 5,988 ft | 1,516 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zinder from Douala?
1,088 km (676 mi) in a straight line, north of Douala.
How long does it take to get from Douala to Zinder by air?
About 2 h 9 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 Zinder?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Douala to Zinder flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Zinder Airport (ZND).
What currency do I need in Zinder?
The Franc (XOF).
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.