KUV
Kunsan
South Korea
12,283 km
7,632 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,283 km
7,632 mi / 6,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KUV TPA
Airport Name Kunsan Air Base Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KUV TPA
ICAO Code RKJK KTPA
City Kunsan Tampa
Country South Korea United States
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/New_York
Elevation 29 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 35.900000, 126.620000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kunsan (KUV) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunsan Air Base (KUV) in Kunsan, South Korea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,283 kilometers (7,632 miles / 6,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 South Korea 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 06:59 in Kunsan, it's 16:59 in Tampa. With a 14-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 Kunsan (KUV) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Kunsan Air Base (KUV) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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