Yaoundé to Obuase flights
Obuase lies 1,483 km (922 mi) west of Yaoundé, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 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 | Obuase | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Ghana |
| Population | 1.3 million | 179,604 |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) | 215 m (705 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Nearest large airport | NSI, 17 km out | KMS, 58 km out |
Clocks in Obuase are 1 h behind Yaoundé right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Obuase
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 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 Obuase
Obuase is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prempeh I International Airport (KMS), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,612 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prempeh I International Airport | KMS | 58 km (36 mi) | 7,612 ft | 942 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Obuase from Yaoundé?
1,483 km (922 mi) in a straight line, west of Yaoundé.
How long does it take to get from Yaoundé to Obuase by air?
About 2 h 39 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 Obuase?
Obuase is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Accra against Africa/Douala).
Which airports are used for Yaoundé to Obuase flights?
Typically Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) to Prempeh I International Airport (KMS).
What currency do I need in Obuase?
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.