SRX
Sirt
Libya
9,227 km
5,734 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
9,227 km
5,734 mi / 4,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SRX TPA
Airport Name Gardabya Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SRX TPA
ICAO Code HLGD KTPA
City Sirt Tampa
Country Libya United States
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/New_York
Elevation 267 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 31.060000, 16.590000 27.980000, -82.530000

Sirt (SRX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 9,227 kilometers (5,734 miles / 4,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Libya 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 07:59 in Sirt, it's 00:59 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 Sirt (SRX) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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