FAU
Fahud
Oman
12,897 km
8,014 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,897 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
320°
northwest

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FAU TPA
Airport Name Fahud Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FAU TPA
ICAO Code OOFD KTPA
City Fahud Tampa
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/New_York
Elevation 552 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 22.350000, 56.480000 27.980000, -82.530000

Fahud (FAU) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fahud Airport (FAU) in Fahud, Oman to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,897 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:23 in Fahud, it's 14:23 in Tampa. With a 9-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 Fahud (FAU) follows a heading of 42° (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 Fahud Airport (FAU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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