OYL
Moyale (Lower)
Kenya
12,867 km
7,995 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,867 km
7,995 mi / 6,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OYL TPA
Airport Name Moyale Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code OYL TPA
ICAO Code HKMY KTPA
City Moyale (Lower) Tampa
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 2,790 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 3.470000, 39.100000 27.980000, -82.530000

Moyale (Lower) (OYL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moyale Airport (OYL) in Moyale (Lower), Kenya to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,867 kilometers (7,995 miles / 6,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Kenya 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 00:28 in Moyale (Lower), it's 16:28 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 2,764 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Moyale Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Moyale (Lower) (OYL) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Moyale Airport (OYL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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