Flying from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport (NSI): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport (NSI) begins with finding the most convenient airport to jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are your main options in Washington DC.
The timezone in Yaounde is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Washington DC. Nsimalen Airport is located in Yaounde.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Washington DC to NSI. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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76.44% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport. Check out these connections between Washington Dulles International Airport and NSI:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
You can get to IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
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When it comes to flight punctuality, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74.39%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 50 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Flights that depart from BWI make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 77.13% of the time.
About Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
RM2,510 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport. Return flights start from RM4,077. These prices can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport (NSI)
June is the most popular month for flights from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport (NSI). Visit Yaounde in February for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Washington DC to NSI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. February is the warmest month in Yaounde, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Nsimalen Airport in July when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Yaounde
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Your visit to Yaounde isn't complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you can't miss include Cité de la Paix, Mvog-Betsi Zoo and Mont MESSEBE.
Explore more of Cameroon
Yaounde has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Cameroon just waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres west of Yaounde, a visit to Douala will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Cathédrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, ILE DE MANOKA and Mosquée de Douala.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Yaounde, Bamenda is another favourite stop in Cameroon. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral, St John the Baptist Church and Njimafor Catholic Church.