FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
17,038 km
10,587 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
17,038 km
10,587 mi / 9,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

FOS TPA
Airport Name Forrest Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FOS TPA
ICAO Code YFRT KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 511 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -30.840000, 128.120000 27.980000, -82.530000

Forrest Airport (FOS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 17,038 kilometers (10,587 miles / 9,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 20:17 in Forrest Airport, it's 07:17 in Tampa. With a 13-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 Forrest Airport (FOS) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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