BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
13,227 km
8,219 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,227 km
8,219 mi / 7,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
311°
northwest

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BSA TPA
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code BSA TPA
ICAO Code HCMF KTPA
City Bosaso Tampa
Country Somalia United States
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/New_York
Elevation 3 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 27.980000, -82.530000

Bosaso (BSA) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,227 kilometers (8,219 miles / 7,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 Somalia 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 19:52 in Bosaso, it's 11:52 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 57° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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