PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
12,546 km
7,796 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,546 km
7,796 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PWO TPA
Airport Name Pweto Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PWO TPA
ICAO Code FZQC KTPA
City Pweto Tampa
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 3,425 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -8.470000, 28.880000 27.980000, -82.530000

Pweto (PWO) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,546 kilometers (7,796 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 20:46 in Pweto, it's 13:46 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 3,399 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Pweto Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Pweto (PWO) 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 Pweto Airport (PWO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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