MJI
Tripoli
Libya
8,856 km
5,503 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
8,856 km
5,503 mi / 4,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
297°
west northwest

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MJI TPA
Airport Name Mitiga Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MJI TPA
ICAO Code HLLM KTPA
City Tripoli Tampa
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 32.890000, 13.280000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tripoli (MJI) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 8,856 kilometers (5,503 miles / 4,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Libya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Tripoli, it's 13:33 in Tampa. With a 7-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 Tripoli (MJI) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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