FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
3,008 km
1,869 miles
NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,008 km
1,869 mi / 1,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Douala
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

FOM NBO
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IATA Code FOM NBO
ICAO Code FKKM HKJK
City Foumban Nairobi
Country Cameroon Kenya
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 3,963 ft 5,330 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 -1.320000, 36.930000

Foumban (FOM) to Nairobi (NBO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,008 kilometers (1,869 miles / 1,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:47 in Foumban, it's 07:47 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,367 feet between the two airports. Jomo Kenyatta 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 Nairobi (NBO) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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