NCH
Nachingwea
Tanzania
13,610 km
8,457 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,610 km
8,457 mi / 7,349 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NCH TPA
Airport Name Nachingwea Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code NCH TPA
ICAO Code HTNA KTPA
City Nachingwea Tampa
Country Tanzania United States
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/New_York
Elevation 1,400 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -10.360000, 38.780000 27.980000, -82.530000

Nachingwea (NCH) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nachingwea Airport (NCH) in Nachingwea, Tanzania to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,610 kilometers (8,457 miles / 7,349 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Tanzania 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 02:43 in Nachingwea, it's 18:43 in Tampa. With a 8-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 1,374 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Nachingwea Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Nachingwea (NCH) follows a heading of 84° (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 Nachingwea Airport (NCH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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