SSX
Samsun
Turkey
10,075 km
6,260 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,075 km
6,260 mi / 5,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
309°
northwest

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SSX TPA
Airport Name Samsun Samair Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SSX TPA
ICAO Code LTAQ KTPA
City Samsun Tampa
Country Turkey United States
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/New_York
Elevation 521 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 36.310000 27.980000, -82.530000

Samsun (SSX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) in Samsun, Turkey to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,075 kilometers (6,260 miles / 5,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Turkey 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 10:21 in Samsun, it's 02:21 in Tampa. With a 8-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 Samsun (SSX) follows a heading of 41° (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 Samsun Samair Airport (SSX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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