CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
4,480 km
2,784 miles
FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
Distance
4,480 km
2,784 mi / 2,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FOM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Foumban Nkounja Airport
IATA Code CPT FOM
ICAO Code FACT FKKM
City Cape Town Foumban
Country South Africa Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Douala
Elevation 151 ft 3,963 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.640000, 10.750000

Cape Town (CPT) to Foumban (FOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon is 4,480 kilometers (2,784 miles / 2,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Cameroon. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Cape Town, it's 09:37 in Foumban.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,812 feet between the two airports. Foumban Nkounja Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Foumban (FOM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 170° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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