JIC
Jinchang
China
12,601 km
7,830 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,601 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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JIC TPA
Airport Name Jinchuan Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code JIC TPA
ICAO Code ZLJC KTPA
City Jinchang Tampa
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 4,740 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 102.350000 27.980000, -82.530000

Jinchang (JIC) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,601 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Jinchang, it's 10:43 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,714 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Jinchuan Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Jinchang (JIC) follows a heading of 356° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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