CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
12,712 km
7,899 miles
FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
Distance
12,712 km
7,899 mi / 6,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CTS FOM
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Foumban Nkounja Airport
IATA Code CTS FOM
ICAO Code RJCC FKKM
City Chitose / Tomakomai Foumban
Country Japan Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Africa/Douala
Elevation 82 ft 3,963 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 5.640000, 10.750000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Foumban (FOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon is 12,712 kilometers (7,899 miles / 6,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Japan 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 20:10 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 12:10 in Foumban. With a 8-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 3,881 feet between the two airports. Foumban Nkounja Airport sits higher than New Chitose Airport.

The return flight from Foumban (FOM) to Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 37° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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