ACF
Brisbane
Australia
14,601 km
9,072 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,601 km
9,072 mi / 7,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ACF TPA
Airport Name Brisbane Archerfield Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code ACF TPA
ICAO Code YBAF KTPA
City Brisbane Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Brisbane America/New_York
Elevation 63 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -27.570000, 153.010000 27.980000, -82.530000

Brisbane (ACF) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) in Brisbane, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,601 kilometers (9,072 miles / 7,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Australia 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 22:14 in Brisbane, it's 07:14 in Tampa. With a 15-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 Brisbane (ACF) follows a heading of 257° (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 Brisbane Archerfield Airport (ACF) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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