GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
8,543 km
5,308 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
8,543 km
5,308 mi / 4,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAE TPA
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code GAE TPA
ICAO Code DTTG KTPA
City Gabes Tampa
Country Tunisia United States
Timezone Africa/Tunis America/New_York
Elevation 26 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 27.980000, -82.530000

Gabes (GAE) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 8,543 kilometers (5,308 miles / 4,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tunisia 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 14:45 in Gabes, it's 08:45 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 58° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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