CDG to NSI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is 5,107 km (3,174 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 6h 55m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (NSI to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Yaoundé?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is 5,107 km (3,174 mi, 2,758 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 CDG to NSI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 6h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NSI is roughly south of CDG.
How is the CDG to NSI route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-NSI in IATA codes and LFPG-FKYS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is NSI (FKYS).
| CDG | NSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | FKYS |
| Country | France | Cameroon |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 2,278 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #602 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; FKYS starts with F, the prefix for southern Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NSI sits 1,886 ft (575 m) higher than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to NSI
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| QC | Camair-co | - | - | Active |
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 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Yaoundé?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) are 5,107 km (3,174 mi, 2,758 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to NSI?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and NSI takes about 6h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NSI from CDG?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) lies roughly south of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to NSI?
2 airlines appear on the CDG-NSI route in the open dataset, including Air France, Camair-co.
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