TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
16,421 km
10,204 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
16,421 km
10,204 mi / 8,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15.5h
Australia/Adelaide
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

TAQ TPA
Airport Name Tarcoola Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code TAQ TPA
ICAO Code YTAR KTPA
City Tarcoola Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Adelaide America/New_York
Elevation 0 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -30.700000, 134.580000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tarcoola (TAQ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 16,421 kilometers (10,204 miles / 8,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Australia with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:39 in Tarcoola, it's 13:09 in Tampa. With a 15.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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