DRW
Darwin
Australia
16,141 km
10,030 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
16,141 km
10,030 mi / 8,716 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DRW TPA
Airport Name Darwin International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code DRW TPA
ICAO Code YPDN KTPA
City Darwin Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/New_York
Elevation 103 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -12.410000, 130.880000 27.980000, -82.530000

Darwin (DRW) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Darwin International Airport (DRW) in Darwin, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 16,141 kilometers (10,030 miles / 8,716 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Australia 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 15:33 in Darwin, it's 01:03 in Tampa. With a 14.5-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 Darwin (DRW) follows a heading of 290° (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 Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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