KPM
Kompiam Airport
Papua New Guinea
14,514 km
9,018 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,514 km
9,018 mi / 7,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KPM TPA
Airport Name Kompiam Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KPM TPA
ICAO Code AYAQ KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 5,100 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -5.380000, 143.920000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kompiam Airport (KPM) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kompiam Airport (KPM) in Kompiam Airport, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,514 kilometers (9,018 miles / 7,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 06:14 in Kompiam Airport, it's 15:14 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 5,074 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Kompiam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Kompiam Airport (KPM) follows a heading of 288° (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 Kompiam Airport (KPM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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