CAN
Guangzhou
China
11,028 km
6,852 miles
FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
Distance
11,028 km
6,852 mi / 5,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CAN FOM
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Foumban Nkounja Airport
IATA Code CAN FOM
ICAO Code ZGGG FKKM
City Guangzhou Foumban
Country China Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Douala
Elevation 50 ft 3,963 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 5.640000, 10.750000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Foumban (FOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon is 11,028 kilometers (6,852 miles / 5,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 China with Cameroon. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:09 in Guangzhou, it's 06:09 in Foumban. With a 7-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 3,913 feet between the two airports. Foumban Nkounja Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Foumban (FOM) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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