FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
13,064 km
8,118 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,064 km
8,118 mi / 7,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

FOM SAN
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code FOM SAN
ICAO Code FKKM KSAN
City Foumban San Diego
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,963 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 32.730000, -117.190000

Foumban (FOM) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,064 kilometers (8,118 miles / 7,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 17:45 in Foumban, it's 09:45 in San Diego. 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 3,946 feet between the two airports. San Diego International Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SAN) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 62° (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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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