AAU
Asau
Samoa
10,717 km
6,659 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,717 km
6,659 mi / 5,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AAU TPA
Airport Name Asau Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code AAU TPA
ICAO Code NSAU KTPA
City Asau Tampa
Country Samoa United States
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 27.980000, -82.530000

Asau (AAU) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,717 kilometers (6,659 miles / 5,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Samoa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:19 in Asau, it's 22:19 in Tampa. With a 18-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 258° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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