DLA to NSI: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is 206 km (128 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 45m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (NSI to DLA).
How far is it from Douala to Yaoundé?
The great-circle distance between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is 206 km (128 mi, 111 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 DLA to NSI?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. NSI is roughly east of DLA.
How is the DLA to NSI route written in code?
The pair is written DLA-NSI in IATA codes and FKKD-FKYS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Douala International Airport is DLA (FKKD), Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is NSI (FKYS).
| DLA | NSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Douala International Airport | Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport |
| ICAO code | FKKD | FKYS |
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Elevation | 33 ft | 2,278 ft |
| Rank by connections | #315 | #602 |
Both ICAO codes start with F, the prefix ICAO assigns to southern Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
NSI sits 2,245 ft (684 m) higher than DLA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DLA to NSI
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | Royal Air Maroc | RAM | Royalair Maroc | Active |
| QC | Camair-co | - | - | Active |
| SN | Brussels Airlines | DAT | Bee-Line | Active |
| TK | Turkish Airlines | THY | Turkair | 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 Douala from Yaoundé?
Douala International Airport (DLA) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) are 206 km (128 mi, 111 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DLA to NSI?
A typical nonstop flight between DLA and NSI takes about 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is NSI from DLA?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) lies roughly east of Douala International Airport (DLA).
Which airlines fly DLA to NSI?
4 airlines appear on the DLA-NSI route in the open dataset, including Royal Air Maroc, Camair-co, Brussels Airlines.
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