Yaoundé to Kumba flights
Kumba lies 245 km (152 mi) west of Yaoundé, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Yaoundé | Kumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 225,046 |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Nearest large airport | NSI, 17 km out | DLA, 76 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Kumba
Kumba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Douala International Airport (DLA), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 76 km (47 mi) | 9,350 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kumba from Yaoundé?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, west of Yaoundé.
How long does it take to get from Yaoundé to Kumba by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yaoundé and Kumba?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Which airports are used for Yaoundé to Kumba flights?
Typically Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to Douala International Airport (DLA).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.