CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
6,890 km
4,281 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
6,890 km
4,281 mi / 3,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

CWL TPA
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code CWL TPA
ICAO Code EGFF KTPA
City Cardiff Tampa
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 220 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 27.980000, -82.530000

Cardiff (CWL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 6,890 kilometers (4,281 miles / 3,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:53 in Cardiff, it's 11:53 in Tampa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 44° (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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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