HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
7,552 km
4,693 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
7,552 km
4,693 mi / 4,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HGS TPA
Airport Name Hastings Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code HGS TPA
ICAO Code GFHA KTPA
City Freetown Tampa
Country Sierra Leone United States
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/New_York
Elevation 60 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 27.980000, -82.530000

Freetown (HGS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 7,552 kilometers (4,693 miles / 4,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 19:47 in Freetown, it's 14:47 in Tampa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 92° (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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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