BBK
Kasane
Botswana
12,623 km
7,844 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,623 km
7,844 mi / 6,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BBK TPA
Airport Name Kasane Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code BBK TPA
ICAO Code FBKE KTPA
City Kasane Tampa
Country Botswana United States
Timezone Africa/Gaborone America/New_York
Elevation 3,289 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -17.830000, 25.160000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kasane (BBK) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kasane Airport (BBK) in Kasane, Botswana to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,623 kilometers (7,844 miles / 6,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Botswana 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 18:50 in Kasane, it's 11:50 in Tampa. With a 7-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 3,263 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Kasane Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Kasane (BBK) follows a heading of 98° (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 Kasane Airport (BBK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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