FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
13,100 km
8,140 miles
LAX
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,100 km
8,140 mi / 7,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FOM LAX
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport Los Angeles International Airport
IATA Code FOM LAX
ICAO Code FKKM KLAX
City Foumban Los Angeles
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,963 ft 128 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 33.940000, -118.410000

Foumban (FOM) to Los Angeles (LAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,100 kilometers (8,140 miles / 7,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:13 in Foumban, it's 10:13 in Los Angeles. With a 9-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 3,835 feet between the two airports. Los Angeles International Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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