PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
9,448 km
5,871 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
9,448 km
5,871 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PYJ TPA
Airport Name Polyarny Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PYJ TPA
ICAO Code UERP KTPA
City Yakutia Tampa
Country Russia United States
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/New_York
Elevation 1,660 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 66.400000, 112.030000 27.980000, -82.530000

Yakutia (PYJ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 9,448 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 Russia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:13 in Yakutia, it's 07:13 in Tampa. With a 14-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 1,634 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Polyarny Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Yakutia (PYJ) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Polyarny Airport (PYJ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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