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Connecting route · Cameroon → Egypt

Flights from Yaounde to Cairo

There are no direct flights from Yaounde to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or N'Djamena, about 9h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 8h 02m
NSICAIADD

Yaounde to Cairo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or N'Djamena

Best ways to fly from Yaounde to Cairo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
YAO Addis Ababa (ADD) CAI
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
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YAO N'Djamena (NDJ) CAI
Leg 1: Asky Airlines, Camair-Co · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 02m
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YAO Douala (DLA) CAI
Leg 1: Camair-Co · Leg 2: EgyptAir
Self-transfer likely ~8h 22m
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YAO Istanbul (IST) CAI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Air Cairo, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 39m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,576 km2,221 miles
Journey time
8h 02mestimate
Time difference
+1hCairo vs Yaounde
Currency in Cairo
EGP
Airports
NSI → CAI, SPX, CCE

Flights from Yaounde to Cairo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yaounde to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, N'Djamena and Douala. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Yaounde to Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,576 km.
Where do you change planes between Yaounde and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), N'Djamena (NDJ), Douala (DLA) and Istanbul (IST). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yaounde and Cairo?
Yaounde: Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Yaounde and Cairo?
Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Yaounde.

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