EIL
Fairbanks
United States
6,016 km
3,738 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
6,016 km
3,738 mi / 3,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

EIL TPA
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code EIL TPA
ICAO Code PAEI KTPA
City Fairbanks Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/New_York
Elevation 548 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 27.980000, -82.530000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 6,016 kilometers (3,738 miles / 3,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 08:40 in Fairbanks, it's 12:40 in Tampa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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