FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
13,189 km
8,195 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
13,189 km
8,195 mi / 7,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Douala
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

FOM SFO
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code FOM SFO
ICAO Code FKKM KSFO
City Foumban San Francisco
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 3,963 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 37.620000, -122.380000

Foumban (FOM) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 13,189 kilometers (8,195 miles / 7,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 00:10 in Foumban, it's 16:10 in San Francisco. 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 3,950 feet between the two airports. San Francisco International Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 56° (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 Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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