SHI
Shimojishima Airport
Japan
13,438 km
8,350 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,438 km
8,350 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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SHI TPA
Airport Name Shimojishima Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SHI TPA
ICAO Code RORS KTPA
City N/A Tampa
Country Japan United States
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/New_York
Elevation 54 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 24.830000, 125.140000 27.980000, -82.530000

Shimojishima Airport (SHI) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shimojishima Airport (SHI) in Shimojishima Airport, Japan to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,438 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:06 in Shimojishima Airport, it's 19:06 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Shimojishima Airport (SHI) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Shimojishima Airport (SHI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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