FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
14,870 km
9,240 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
14,870 km
9,240 mi / 8,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Douala
Heading
133°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

FOM SYD
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code FOM SYD
ICAO Code FKKM YSSY
City Foumban Sydney
Country Cameroon Australia
Timezone Africa/Douala Australia/Sydney
Elevation 3,963 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Foumban (FOM) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 14,870 kilometers (9,240 miles / 8,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Foumban, it's 11:44 in Sydney. 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 3,942 feet between the two airports. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from Sydney (SYD) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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