OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
12,247 km
7,610 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,247 km
7,610 mi / 6,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

OAH TPA
Airport Name Shindand Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code OAH TPA
ICAO Code OASD KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Afghanistan United States
Timezone Asia/Kabul America/New_York
Elevation 3,773 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.390000, 62.260000 27.980000, -82.530000

Shindand Airport (OAH) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,247 kilometers (7,610 miles / 6,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Afghanistan with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:00 in Shindand Airport, it's 14:30 in Tampa. With a 9.5-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 3,747 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Shindand Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Shindand Airport (OAH) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shindand Airport (OAH) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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