FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
4,005 km
2,488 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
4,005 km
2,488 mi / 2,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Douala
Heading
153°
south southeast

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FOM JNB
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code FOM JNB
ICAO Code FKKM FAOR
City Foumban Johannesburg
Country Cameroon South Africa
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,963 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Foumban (FOM) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 4,005 kilometers (2,488 miles / 2,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:45 in Foumban, it's 01:45 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,595 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Foumban Nkounja Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). 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 O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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