LUC
Laucala Island
Fiji
11,554 km
7,179 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,554 km
7,179 mi / 6,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LUC TPA
Airport Name Laucala Island Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LUC TPA
ICAO Code NFNH KTPA
City Laucala Island Tampa
Country Fiji United States
Timezone Pacific/Fiji America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -16.750000, -179.670000 27.980000, -82.530000

Laucala Island (LUC) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Laucala Island Airport (LUC) in Laucala Island, Fiji to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,554 kilometers (7,179 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Fiji 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 00:35 in Laucala Island, it's 07:35 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 Laucala Island (LUC) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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