SAD
Safford
United States
2,648 km
1,645 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
2,648 km
1,645 mi / 1,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Phoenix
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

SAD TPA
Airport Name Safford Regional Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SAD TPA
ICAO Code KSAD KTPA
City Safford Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Phoenix America/New_York
Elevation 3,178 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, -109.640000 27.980000, -82.530000

Safford (SAD) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Safford Regional Airport (SAD) in Safford, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 2,648 kilometers (1,645 miles / 1,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:00 in Safford, it's 15:00 in Tampa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,152 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Safford Regional Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Safford (SAD) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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