BUL
Bulolo
Papua New Guinea
14,363 km
8,925 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,363 km
8,925 mi / 7,756 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BUL TPA
Airport Name Bulolo Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code BUL TPA
ICAO Code AYBU KTPA
City Bulolo Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 2,240 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -7.220000, 146.650000 27.980000, -82.530000

Bulolo (BUL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bulolo Airport (BUL) in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,363 kilometers (8,925 miles / 7,756 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:14 in Bulolo, it's 22:14 in Tampa. With a 15-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 2,214 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Bulolo Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Bulolo (BUL) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Bulolo Airport (BUL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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