BRU to NSI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is 5,287 km (3,285 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 5m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (NSI to BRU).
How far is it from Zaventem to Yaoundé?
The great-circle distance between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is 5,287 km (3,285 mi, 2,855 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BRU to NSI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NSI is roughly south of BRU.
How is the BRU to NSI route written in code?
The pair is written BRU-NSI in IATA codes and EBBR-FKYS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Brussels Airport is BRU (EBBR), Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is NSI (FKYS).
| BRU | NSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Brussels Airport | Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport |
| ICAO code | EBBR | FKYS |
| Country | Belgium | Cameroon |
| Elevation | 175 ft | 2,278 ft |
| Rank by connections | #29 | #602 |
EBBR starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; FKYS starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NSI sits 2,103 ft (641 m) higher than BRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BRU to NSI
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH, LX, UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Zaventem from Yaoundé?
Brussels Airport (BRU) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) are 5,287 km (3,285 mi, 2,855 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BRU to NSI?
A typical nonstop flight between BRU and NSI takes about 7h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NSI from BRU?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) lies roughly south of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Which airlines fly BRU to NSI?
1 airline appear on the BRU-NSI route in the open dataset, including Brussels Airlines.
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