MXH
Moro
Papua New Guinea
14,635 km
9,094 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,635 km
9,094 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MXH TPA
Airport Name Moro Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MXH TPA
ICAO Code AYMR KTPA
City Moro Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 2,740 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -6.360000, 143.240000 27.980000, -82.530000

Moro (MXH) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moro Airport (MXH) in Moro, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,635 kilometers (9,094 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 01:30 in Moro, it's 10:30 in Tampa. With a 15-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 2,714 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Moro Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Moro (MXH) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Moro Airport (MXH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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