KBI
Kribi
Cameroon
10,104 km
6,278 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,104 km
6,278 mi / 5,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Douala
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KBI TPA
Airport Name Kribi Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KBI TPA
ICAO Code FKKB KTPA
City Kribi Tampa
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/New_York
Elevation 148 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 2.870000, 9.980000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kribi (KBI) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kribi Airport (KBI) in Kribi, Cameroon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,104 kilometers (6,278 miles / 5,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Cameroon 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 01:02 in Kribi, it's 19:02 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 Kribi (KBI) follows a heading of 86° (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 Kribi Airport (KBI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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