TAI
Ta'izz
Yemen
12,639 km
7,853 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,639 km
7,853 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Aden
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TAI TPA
Airport Name Ta'izz International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code TAI TPA
ICAO Code OYTZ KTPA
City Ta'izz Tampa
Country Yemen United States
Timezone Asia/Aden America/New_York
Elevation 4,838 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 13.690000, 44.140000 27.980000, -82.530000

Ta'izz (TAI) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) in Ta'izz, Yemen to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,639 kilometers (7,853 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Yemen 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 09:44 in Ta'izz, it's 01:44 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,812 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Ta'izz International Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Ta'izz (TAI) 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 Ta'izz International Airport (TAI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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