PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
11,520 km
7,158 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,520 km
7,158 mi / 6,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PFR TPA
Airport Name Ilebo Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PFR TPA
ICAO Code FZVS KTPA
City Ilebo Tampa
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,450 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -4.330000, 20.580000 27.980000, -82.530000

Ilebo (PFR) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,520 kilometers (7,158 miles / 6,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 DR Congo 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 22:00 in Ilebo, it's 15:00 in Tampa. With a 7-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 1,424 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Ilebo Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Ilebo (PFR) follows a heading of 88° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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