POL
Pemba / Porto Amelia
Mozambique
13,909 km
8,642 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,909 km
8,642 mi / 7,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

POL TPA
Airport Name Pemba Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code POL TPA
ICAO Code FQPB KTPA
City Pemba / Porto Amelia Tampa
Country Mozambique United States
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/New_York
Elevation 331 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -12.990000, 40.520000 27.980000, -82.530000

Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,909 kilometers (8,642 miles / 7,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Mozambique 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 23:37 in Pemba / Porto Amelia, it's 16:37 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) follows a heading of 86° (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 Pemba Airport (POL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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