FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
11,018 km
6,847 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,018 km
6,847 mi / 5,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FIH TPA
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FIH TPA
ICAO Code FZAA KTPA
City Kinshasa Tampa
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa America/New_York
Elevation 1,027 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,018 kilometers (6,847 miles / 5,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 DR Congo 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 13:21 in Kinshasa, it's 07:21 in Tampa. With a 6-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 1,001 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 90° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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