ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
12,005 km
7,459 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,005 km
7,459 mi / 6,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
305°
northwest

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ETE TPA
Airport Name Metema Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code ETE TPA
ICAO Code HAMM KTPA
City Metema Tampa
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 2,650 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 27.980000, -82.530000

Metema (ETE) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,005 kilometers (7,459 miles / 6,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:59 in Metema, it's 17:59 in Tampa. With a 8-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 2,624 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Metema Airport (ETE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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