ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
15,681 km
9,744 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
15,681 km
9,744 mi / 8,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ELC TPA
Airport Name Elcho Island Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code ELC TPA
ICAO Code YELD KTPA
City Elcho Island Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/New_York
Elevation 101 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, 135.570000 27.980000, -82.530000

Elcho Island (ELC) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 15,681 kilometers (9,744 miles / 8,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 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 00:31 in Elcho Island, it's 10:01 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 Elcho Island (ELC) follows a heading of 286° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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