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).
Airport Details
Coordinates
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.
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
- 06:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 33 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 10 m
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