SUG
Surigao City
Philippines
14,849 km
9,227 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,849 km
9,227 mi / 8,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Manila
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SUG TPA
Airport Name Surigao Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SUG TPA
ICAO Code RPMS KTPA
City Surigao City Tampa
Country Philippines United States
Timezone Asia/Manila America/New_York
Elevation 20 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 9.760000, 125.480000 27.980000, -82.530000

Surigao City (SUG) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Surigao Airport (SUG) in Surigao City, Philippines to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,849 kilometers (9,227 miles / 8,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Philippines 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 18:37 in Surigao City, it's 05:37 in Tampa. With a 13-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 Surigao City (SUG) follows a heading of 320° (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 Surigao Airport (SUG) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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