CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
15,444 km
9,596 miles
FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
Distance
15,444 km
9,596 mi / 8,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
208°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

CHC FOM
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Foumban Nkounja Airport
IATA Code CHC FOM
ICAO Code NZCH FKKM
City Christchurch Foumban
Country New Zealand Cameroon
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Africa/Douala
Elevation 123 ft 3,963 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 5.640000, 10.750000

Christchurch (CHC) to Foumban (FOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon is 15,444 kilometers (9,596 miles / 8,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 New Zealand 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 19:02 in Christchurch, it's 08:02 in Foumban. With a 11-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 3,840 feet between the two airports. Foumban Nkounja Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport.

The return flight from Foumban (FOM) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 160° (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 Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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