Airport Comparison
| BFR | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| IATA Code | BFR | TPA |
| ICAO Code | KBFR | KTPA |
| City | Bedford | Tampa |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 727 ft | 26 ft |
| Coordinates | 38.840000, -86.450000 | 27.980000, -82.530000 |
Bedford (BFR) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 1,261 kilometers (783 miles / 681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 16:02 in Bedford, it's 16:02 in Tampa.
The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.