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Conakry (Guinea) ↔ Yaoundé (Cameroon)

Conakry (Guinea) ↔ Yaoundé (Cameroon)

Route Status: Underserved
Route Type: Intra-African international
Region: West–Central Africa

1. Demand & Passenger Traffic

Current demand (2024): ~25,000 passengers/year
Past demand (2022): ~23,805 passengers
Forecast demand (2026): ~26,563 passengers
Annual growth rate: ~2.5% CAGR
Main traveler types: Mining executives, diplomats, government officials, logistics firms
Top O&D substitute cities: Abidjan, Casablanca, Addis Ababa, Paris
Total travel time saved with direct flight: 6–9 hours per trip
Average ticket cost (2024): $700–$1,000 round trip

2. Revenue Projections

Estimated average yield: ~$160 per passenger
Estimated annual route revenue: ~$4.0 million
Potential net revenue after ops costs: ~$1–1.8 million
Pricing advantage: Streamlined regional travel for mining and policy sectors
Seat load target: 57%+ breakeven on regional aircraft

3. Economic Justification

Guinea GDP growth: 5.7%
Cameroon GDP growth: 3.9%
Conakry: West African mining export hub
Yaoundé: Central African government and policy center
Movement of bilateral delegations, contractors, and supply chain operators

4. Aircraft & Operational Details

Aircraft types: Embraer E175, Dash 8 Q400, A220-100
Flight time (direct): ~3hr 45min
Range: Easily supported by all listed aircraft
Runway length: Compatible with all regional jets and turboprops

5. Proposed Launch Strategy

Initial frequency: 2x weekly
Scaling target: 3–4x weekly by year two
Ideal timing: Midday departures to maximize international connections
Feeder network: Connects to Abidjan, Brazzaville, Niamey, and N'Djamena via hubs

6. Strategic Value

Access for mining firms and investors
Quicker movement of delegations and diplomats
Fills regional gap in West–Central African air grid
Creates more stable commercial access to Central Africa

7. Recommended Airlines

ASKY Airlines
Air Côte d’Ivoire
Camair-Co
Air Guinee Express