FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
4,347 km
2,701 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
4,347 km
2,701 mi / 2,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Douala
Heading
22°
north northeast

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FOM IST
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code FOM IST
ICAO Code FKKM LTFM
City Foumban Istanbul
Country Cameroon Turkey
Timezone Africa/Douala Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 3,963 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 41.280000, 28.750000

Foumban (FOM) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 4,347 kilometers (2,701 miles / 2,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:57 in Foumban, it's 06:57 in Istanbul.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,638 feet between the two airports. Istanbul Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 209° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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