ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
13,032 km
8,098 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,032 km
8,098 mi / 7,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ARK TPA
Airport Name Arusha Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code ARK TPA
ICAO Code HTAR KTPA
City Arusha Tampa
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 4,550 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 27.980000, -82.530000

Arusha (ARK) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,032 kilometers (8,098 miles / 7,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Tanzania 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 22:42 in Arusha, it's 14:42 in Tampa. 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 4,524 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 79° (east 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 Arusha Airport (ARK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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