MKB
Mekambo
Gabon
10,588 km
6,579 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,588 km
6,579 mi / 5,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MKB TPA
Airport Name Mekambo Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MKB TPA
ICAO Code FOOE KTPA
City Mekambo Tampa
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/New_York
Elevation 1,686 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 1.020000, 13.930000 27.980000, -82.530000

Mekambo (MKB) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mekambo Airport (MKB) in Mekambo, Gabon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,588 kilometers (6,579 miles / 5,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Gabon 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 15:35 in Mekambo, it's 09:35 in Tampa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,660 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Mekambo Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Mekambo (MKB) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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