LAX
Los Angeles
United States
3,467 km
2,154 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
3,467 km
2,154 mi / 1,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

LAX TPA
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LAX TPA
ICAO Code KLAX KTPA
City Los Angeles Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 128 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 27.980000, -82.530000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 3,467 kilometers (2,154 miles / 1,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:05 in Los Angeles, it's 05:05 in Tampa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 290° (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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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