FOM
Foumban
Cameroon
10,034 km
6,235 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,034 km
6,235 mi / 5,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FOM TPA
Airport Name Foumban Nkounja Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FOM TPA
ICAO Code FKKM KTPA
City Foumban Tampa
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/New_York
Elevation 3,963 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 5.640000, 10.750000 27.980000, -82.530000

Foumban (FOM) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foumban Nkounja Airport (FOM) in Foumban, Cameroon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,034 kilometers (6,235 miles / 5,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 02:34 in Foumban, it's 20:34 in Tampa. With a 6-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 3,937 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Foumban Nkounja Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Foumban (FOM) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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