Douala International Airport is a large airport serving Douala, Cameroon. Its IATA code is DLA and its ICAO code is FKKD. The airport lies at an elevation of 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 9,350 ft (2,850 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Lagos time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DLA
- ICAO code
- FKKD
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 33 ft (10 m)
- Coordinates
- 4.0061, 9.7195
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,350 ft · 2,850 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Douala International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SSG Malabo International Airport | Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 116 km · 72 mi |
| CBQ Margaret Ekpo International Airport | Calabar, Nigeria | 186 km · 116 mi |
| QUO Akwa Ibom International Airport | Uyo, Nigeria | 204 km · 127 mi |
| NSI Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | Yaoundé, Cameroon | 206 km · 128 mi |
| PHG Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 313 km · 194 mi |
| QOW Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport | Owerri, Nigeria | 320 km · 199 mi |
| PHC Port Harcourt International Airport | Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 327 km · 203 mi |
| ENU Akanu Ibiam International Airport | Enegu, Nigeria | 364 km · 226 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DLA. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JNB Johannesburg | 3,901 | 2,424 | 2,106 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,557 | 2,832 | 2,461 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,050 | 3,138 | 2,727 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,118 | 3,180 | 2,764 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,362 | 3,332 | 2,895 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 5,411 | 3,362 | 2,922 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 6,807 | 4,230 | 3,675 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 7,590 | 4,716 | 4,098 | View route |
| JFK New York | 9,169 | 5,697 | 4,951 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 10,144 | 6,303 | 5,477 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 10,471 | 6,506 | 5,654 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 11,139 | 6,921 | 6,014 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 11,814 | 7,341 | 6,379 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,139 | 8,164 | 7,094 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 13,210 | 8,209 | 7,133 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 14,826 | 9,213 | 8,006 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | A/G VOICE RDO | 655.900 |
| TWR | TWR | 119.700 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Douala International Airport?
The IATA code of Douala International Airport is DLA and its ICAO code is FKKD.
Where is Douala International Airport located?
Douala International Airport is in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon, at 4.0061, 9.7195.
What time zone is Douala International Airport in?
Douala International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Lagos. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Douala International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 9,350 ft (2,850 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Douala International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Malabo International Airport (SSG), about 116 km (72 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.