BUG
Benguela
Angola
11,235 km
6,981 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,235 km
6,981 mi / 6,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BUG TPA
Airport Name Benguela Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code BUG TPA
ICAO Code FNBG KTPA
City Benguela Tampa
Country Angola United States
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/New_York
Elevation 118 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, 13.400000 27.980000, -82.530000

Benguela (BUG) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benguela Airport (BUG) in Benguela, Angola to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,235 kilometers (6,981 miles / 6,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Angola 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 18:18 in Benguela, it's 12:18 in Tampa. With a 6-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 Benguela (BUG) follows a heading of 99° (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 Benguela Airport (BUG) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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