APW
Apia
Samoa
19,056 km
11,841 miles
FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
Distance
19,056 km
11,841 mi / 10,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
199°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

APW FOM
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Foumban Nkounja Airport
IATA Code APW FOM
ICAO Code NSFA FKKM
City Apia Foumban
Country Samoa Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Apia Africa/Douala
Elevation 58 ft 3,963 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 5.640000, 10.750000

Apia (APW) to Foumban (FOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon is 19,056 kilometers (11,841 miles / 10,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 199°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Apia, it's 08:24 in Foumban. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,905 feet between the two airports. Foumban Nkounja Airport sits higher than Faleolo International Airport.

The return flight from Foumban (FOM) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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