NOS
Nosy Be
Madagascar
14,685 km
9,125 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,685 km
9,125 mi / 7,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NOS TPA
Airport Name Fascene Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code NOS TPA
ICAO Code FMNN KTPA
City Nosy Be Tampa
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/New_York
Elevation 36 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -13.310000, 48.310000 27.980000, -82.530000

Nosy Be (NOS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fascene Airport (NOS) in Nosy Be, Madagascar to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,685 kilometers (9,125 miles / 7,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Madagascar 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 17:02 in Nosy Be, it's 09:02 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Nosy Be (NOS) follows a heading of 83° (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 Fascene Airport (NOS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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