KUC
Kuria
Kiribati
11,370 km
7,065 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,370 km
7,065 mi / 6,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KUC TPA
Airport Name Kuria Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KUC TPA
ICAO Code NGKT KTPA
City Kuria Tampa
Country Kiribati United States
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 0.220000, 173.440000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kuria (KUC) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuria Airport (KUC) in Kuria, Kiribati to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,370 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Kiribati 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 06:36 in Kuria, it's 13:36 in Tampa. With a 17-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 Kuria (KUC) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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