Limbe to Yaoundé flights
Yaoundé lies 257 km (160 mi) east of Limbe, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Limbe | Yaoundé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 131,381 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | DLA, 57 km out | NSI, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Limbe
Limbe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 57 km (35 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Malabo International Airport (SSG, 63 km).
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 Limbe?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, east of Limbe.
How long does it take to get from Limbe to Yaoundé by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Limbe and Yaoundé?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Which airports are used for Limbe to Yaoundé flights?
Typically Douala International Airport (DLA) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
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.