MJK
Monkey Mia
Australia
18,402 km
11,435 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
18,402 km
11,435 mi / 9,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MJK TPA
Airport Name Shark Bay Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MJK TPA
ICAO Code YSHK KTPA
City Monkey Mia Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 111 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -25.890000, 113.580000 27.980000, -82.530000

Monkey Mia (MJK) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark Bay Airport (MJK) in Monkey Mia, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 18,402 kilometers (11,435 miles / 9,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 17:16 in Monkey Mia, it's 04:16 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 Monkey Mia (MJK) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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