FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
12,540 km
7,792 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
12,540 km
7,792 mi / 6,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

FOM SEA
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code FOM SEA
ICAO Code FKKM KSEA
City Foumban Seattle
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,963 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 47.450000, -122.310000

Foumban (FOM) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 12,540 kilometers (7,792 miles / 6,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 21:33 in Foumban, it's 13:33 in Seattle. 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 3,531 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from Seattle (SEA) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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