Tema to Yaoundé flights
Yaoundé lies 1,294 km (804 mi) east of Tema, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 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.
| Tema | Yaoundé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Cameroon |
| Population | 155,782 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | ACC, 18 km out | NSI, 17 km out |
Clocks in Yaoundé are 1 h ahead of Tema right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yaoundé
Crossing from Ghana into Cameroon: money changes from the Cedi to the Franc (XAF); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +237; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tema
Tema is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kotoka International Airport (ACC), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,165-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Tema?
1,294 km (804 mi) in a straight line, east of Tema.
How long does it take to get from Tema to Yaoundé by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tema and Yaoundé?
Yaoundé is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Douala against Africa/Accra).
Which airports are used for Tema to Yaoundé flights?
Typically Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).
What currency do I need in Yaoundé?
The Franc (XAF).
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.