IRP
Matari Airport
DR Congo
11,817 km
7,343 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,817 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IRP TPA
Airport Name Matari Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code IRP TPA
ICAO Code FZJH KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 2,438 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 2.830000, 27.590000 27.980000, -82.530000

Matari Airport (IRP) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matari Airport (IRP) in Matari Airport, DR Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,817 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 20:09 in Matari Airport, it's 13:09 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 2,412 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Matari Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Matari Airport (IRP) follows a heading of 78° (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 Matari Airport (IRP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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