POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
10,170 km
6,320 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,170 km
6,320 mi / 5,492 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

POG TPA
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code POG TPA
ICAO Code FOOG KTPA
City Port Gentil Tampa
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/New_York
Elevation 13 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 27.980000, -82.530000

Port Gentil (POG) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,170 kilometers (6,320 miles / 5,492 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Gabon 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 17:59 in Port Gentil, it's 11:59 in Tampa. With a 6-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 Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 90° (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 Port Gentil Airport (POG) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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