MUD
Mueda
Mozambique
13,751 km
8,545 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,751 km
8,545 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MUD TPA
Airport Name Mueda Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MUD TPA
ICAO Code FQMD KTPA
City Mueda Tampa
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 2,789 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -11.670000, 39.560000 27.980000, -82.530000

Mueda (MUD) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mueda Airport (MUD) in Mueda, Mozambique to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,751 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Mozambique 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 14:29 in Mueda, it's 07:29 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,763 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Mueda Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Mueda (MUD) follows a heading of 85° (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 Mueda Airport (MUD) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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