Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Yaounde · CameroonICAO FKYS
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) is an airport serving Yaounde, Cameroon, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 3° 43' 21.2" N, 11° 33' 11.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 2,278 feet (694 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 11 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Douala (GMT+1).
Airport Details
Coordinates
Popular Routes from NSI
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DLA | Douala, Cameroon | 128 mi | 0h 45m | short-haul | 53 kg | View |
| BRU | Brussels, Belgium | 3,275 mi | 7h 2m | long-haul | 791 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,164 mi | 6h 49m | long-haul | 764 kg | View |
| CMN | Casablanca, Morocco | 2,385 mi | 5h 11m | medium-haul | 576 kg | View |
| GOU | Garoua, Cameroon | 405 mi | 1h 16m | short-haul | 166 kg | View |
| LBV | Libreville, Gabon | 269 mi | 1h 0m | short-haul | 110 kg | View |
| NBO | Nairobi, Kenya | 1,788 mi | 4h 3m | medium-haul | 449 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at NSI
11 active airlines serving Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport.
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 Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | Douala | Cameroon | 206 km |
| Malabo Airport | SSG | Malabo | Equatorial Guinea | 316 km |
| Bata Airport | BSG | Bata | Equatorial Guinea | 280 km |
| Margaret Ekpo International Airport | CBQ | Calabar | Nigeria | 382 km |
| Akwa Ibom International Airport | QUO | Uyo | Nigeria | 405 km |
| Libreville Leon M'ba International Airport | LBV | Libreville | Gabon | 432 km |
| N'Gaoundéré Airport | NGE | N'gaoundere | Cameroon | 459 km |
| Port Harcourt International Airport | PHC | Port Hartcourt | Nigeria | 531 km |
Other Airports in Cameroon
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 3° 43' 21.2" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 11° 33' 11.9" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 3.722560
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 11.553300
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Douala
- UTC Offset
- GMT+1
- Current Local Time
- 05:28 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 2,278 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 694 m
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