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Cameroon · Far North

Kousséri: how to get there and around

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Kousséri is a city of 139,024 people in Cameroon (Far North), 300 m (984 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population139,024
Elevation300 m (984 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Douala (UTC+1 now)
CurrencyFranc (XAF)
Dialling code+237
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Type E
UN/LOCODECMKSI
Coordinates12.077, 15.031
Kousséri

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Daylight in Kousséri runs from about 11 h 27 min a day in late December to 12 h 52 min in late June (computed for 12.08° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Kousséri is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Kousséri?

N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre.

How big is Kousséri?

About 139,024 people live in Kousséri (GeoNames).

What time zone is Kousséri in?

Africa/Douala, currently UTC+1.

What currency is used in Kousséri?

The Franc (XAF). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Kousséri?

N'Djamena (4 km), Maiduguri (205 km), Maroua (183 km), Mubi (278 km), Bama (159 km).

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.