Philadelphia to Yaoundé (PHL–NSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–NSI has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
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Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · NSI: WAT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 11:00 PM in Yaoundé.
US passport holders need a visa to enter Cameroon. Apply at the Cameroon Embassy in Washington, D.C. or the Consulate in Houston before departure. Required documents include a completed application form, two passport photos, a return ticket, proof of accommodation, a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and the visa fee of $171 for a single-entry tourist visa (valid for up to 90 days). Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Processing takes 5 to 10 working days.
There is no eVisa or visa on arrival for US nationals. The embassy visa is the only path. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and the certificate is checked at immigration at Douala (DLA) or Yaounde Nsimalen (NSI) airports. Bring a printed copy of your visa approval along with your passport. Some travelers report that having a hotel reservation confirmation printed speeds up the immigration process.
No direct flights connect the US to Cameroon. Route through Paris (about 6 hours to Douala on Air France), Brussels (about 7 hours on Brussels Airlines), or Addis Ababa (about 5 hours on Ethiopian Airlines). Total travel time from the US East Coast runs 14 to 20 hours. Cameroon uses the Central African CFA franc (XAF), pegged to the euro at 655.957 XAF per EUR 1, trading at roughly 600 XAF per $1. ATMs are available in Douala and Yaounde. Card payments work at hotels and larger restaurants. Local transport relies on shared taxis and minibuses. A taxi ride within Douala costs XAF 500 to XAF 2,000 (about $0.80 to $3.30).
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–NSI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to NSI
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
PHL to NSI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to NSI is about 9 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,884 miles (9,469 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.