MBW
Melbourne
Australia
15,486 km
9,623 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
15,486 km
9,623 mi / 8,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

MBW TPA
Airport Name Melbourne Moorabbin Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MBW TPA
ICAO Code YMMB KTPA
City Melbourne Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Melbourne America/New_York
Elevation 50 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -37.980000, 145.100000 27.980000, -82.530000

Melbourne (MBW) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) in Melbourne, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 15,486 kilometers (9,623 miles / 8,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Australia 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 05:55 in Melbourne, it's 13:55 in Tampa. With a 16-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 Melbourne (MBW) follows a heading of 243° (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 Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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