THU
Thule
Greenland
5,449 km
3,386 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
5,449 km
3,386 mi / 2,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Thule
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

THU TPA
Airport Name Thule Air Base Tampa International Airport
IATA Code THU TPA
ICAO Code BGTL KTPA
City Thule Tampa
Country Greenland United States
Timezone America/Thule America/New_York
Elevation 251 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 76.530000, -68.700000 27.980000, -82.530000

Thule (THU) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 5,449 kilometers (3,386 miles / 2,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Greenland with United States. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:26 in Thule, it's 10:26 in Tampa.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Thule (THU) follows a heading of 4° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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