KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
14,252 km
8,856 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,252 km
8,856 mi / 7,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KBM TPA
Airport Name Kabwum Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KBM TPA
ICAO Code AYKB KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 4,450 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -6.160000, 147.190000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kabwum (KBM) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,252 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:41 in Kabwum, it's 11:41 in Tampa. With a 15-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 4,424 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Kabwum.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Kabwum (KBM) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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