DLA
Douala International Airport
Douala · CameroonICAO FKKD
Douala International Airport (DLA) is an airport serving Douala, Cameroon, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 4° 0' 21.9" N, 9° 43' 10.1" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. With 21 direct destinations served by 21 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Douala (GMT+1).
Destinations
21
Airlines
21
Elevation ft
33/ 10m
Africa/Douala
GMT+1
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Airport Details
IATA Code
DLA
ICAO Code
FKKD
City
Douala
Country
Cameroon
Elevation
33 ft
Local Time
05:25 PM (GMT+1)
Coordinates
Latitude:4.0061°
Longitude:9.7195°
Popular Routes from DLA
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSI | Yaounde, Cameroon | 128 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 53 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 3,244 mi | 6h 59m | long-haul | 783 kg | View |
| SSG | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 72 mi | 0h 38m | short-haul | 30 kg | View |
| BZV | Brazzaville, Congo (Brazzaville) | 684 mi | 1h 48m | short-haul | 281 kg | View |
| COO | Cotonou, Benin | 530 mi | 1h 30m | short-haul | 218 kg | View |
| FIH | Kinshasa, Congo (Kinshasa) | 699 mi | 1h 49m | short-haul | 287 kg | View |
| LBV | Libreville, Gabon | 245 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 100 kg | View |
| ADD | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2,027 mi | 4h 30m | medium-haul | 509 kg | View |
| BGF | Bangui, Central African Republic | 608 mi | 1h 39m | short-haul | 249 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,128 mi | 6h 45m | long-haul | 755 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at DLA
21 active airlines serving Douala International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air France
AFFrance
Atlant-Soyuz Airlines
3GRussia
Brussels Airlines
SNBelgium
Camair-co
QCCameroon
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Hapagfly
HFGermany
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Kenya Airways
KQKenya
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Pacific East Asia Cargo Airlines
Q8Philippines
Royal Air Maroc
ATMorocco
Rwandair Express
WBRwanda
Senegal Airlines
DNSenegal
South African Airways
SASouth Africa
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
United Airlines
UAUnited States
Varig Log
LCBrazil
World Scale Airlines
W3United States
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Douala International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malabo Airport | SSG | Malabo | Equatorial Guinea | 116 km |
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | NSI | Yaounde | Cameroon | 206 km |
| Bata Airport | BSG | Bata | Equatorial Guinea | 232 km |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Calabar | Nigeria | 186 km |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | Uyo | Nigeria | 204 km |
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | Port Hartcourt | Nigeria | 327 km |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | LBV | Libreville | Gabon | 394 km |
| Sam Mbakwe International Airport | QOW | Imo | Nigeria | 320 km |
Other Airports in Cameroon
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 4° 0' 21.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 9° 43' 10.1" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 4.006080
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 9.719480
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Douala
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:25 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 33 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 10 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Douala International Airport?
The IATA code for Douala International Airport is DLA, and its ICAO code is FKKD. The airport is located in Douala, Cameroon.
How many destinations can you fly to from DLA?
There are 21 direct destinations available from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon.
What airlines fly from DLA?
There are 21 airlines operating from DLA, including Air Canada, Air France, Atlant-Soyuz Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Camair-co, and more.
What timezone is Douala International Airport in?
Douala International Airport is in the Africa/Douala timezone (GMT+1). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Douala International Airport?
Douala International Airport sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level.
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