KWL
Guilin City
China
13,948 km
8,667 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,948 km
8,667 mi / 7,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

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KWL TPA
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KWL TPA
ICAO Code ZGKL KTPA
City Guilin City Tampa
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 570 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 27.980000, -82.530000

Guilin City (KWL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,948 kilometers (8,667 miles / 7,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 China 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 18:38 in Guilin City, it's 05:38 in Tampa. With a 13-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 Guilin City (KWL) follows a heading of 346° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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