NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
16,626 km
10,331 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
16,626 km
10,331 mi / 8,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Australia/Perth
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NLS TPA
Airport Name Nicholson Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code NLS TPA
ICAO Code YNIC KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Perth America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -18.050000, 128.900000 27.980000, -82.530000

Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 16,626 kilometers (10,331 miles / 8,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Australia 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 20:22 in Nicholson Airport, it's 07:22 in Tampa. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) follows a heading of 282° (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 Nicholson Airport (NLS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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