SXJ
Shanshan
China
12,098 km
7,517 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,098 km
7,517 mi / 6,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
353°
north

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SXJ TPA
Airport Name Shanshan Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SXJ TPA
ICAO Code ZWSS KTPA
City Shanshan Tampa
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 42.910000, 90.250000 27.980000, -82.530000

Shanshan (SXJ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,098 kilometers (7,517 miles / 6,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 China 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 11:37 in Shanshan, it's 22:37 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 Shanshan (SXJ) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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