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Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is an international airport serving Yaoundé (Centre Region), Cameroon. Its IATA code is NSI and its ICAO code is FKYS. It has one runway, 3,400 m long.
- IATANSI
- ICAOFKYS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- NSI
- ICAO code
- FKYS
- City
- Yaoundé
- Region / province
- Centre Region
- Country / territory
- Cameroon
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 3.7226° N, 11.5533° E
- Elevation
- 694 m (2,278 ft)
- Time zone
- Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,400 m (11,155 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,400 m11,155 ft | Asphalt |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
10,601 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 45 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,298 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 20 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
10,485 km
Direct flight: ≈ 13 h 35 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 121.300 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 119.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Yaoundé through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Cameroon
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Douala International Airport | DLA | 206 km |
| Garoua International Airport | GOU | 656 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport?
The IATA code of Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is NSI and its ICAO code is FKYS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport located?
Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is in Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon, at coordinates 3.7226° N, 11.5533° E and an elevation of 694 m (2,278 ft).
How far is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 10,485 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,298 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 10,601 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 13 h 35 min.
How long is the runway at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport?
The longest runway at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 3,400 m (11,155 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.