GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
12,023 km
7,471 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,023 km
7,471 mi / 6,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GFY TPA
Airport Name Grootfontein Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code GFY TPA
ICAO Code FYGF KTPA
City Grootfontein Tampa
Country Namibia United States
Timezone Africa/Windhoek America/New_York
Elevation 4,636 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -19.600000, 18.120000 27.980000, -82.530000

Grootfontein (GFY) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,023 kilometers (7,471 miles / 6,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Namibia 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 21:58 in Grootfontein, it's 14:58 in Tampa. With a 7-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 4,610 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Grootfontein Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Grootfontein (GFY) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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