MTX
Fairbanks
United States
6,050 km
3,759 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
6,050 km
3,759 mi / 3,267 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Anchorage
Heading
100°
east

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MTX TPA
Airport Name Metro Field Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MTX TPA
ICAO Code KMTF KTPA
City Fairbanks Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Anchorage America/New_York
Elevation 432 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 64.810000, -147.760000 27.980000, -82.530000

Fairbanks (MTX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 6,050 kilometers (3,759 miles / 3,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 09:48 in Fairbanks, it's 13:48 in Tampa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Fairbanks (MTX) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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