Airport Comparison
| TPA | VPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tampa International Airport | Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport |
| IATA Code | TPA | VPS |
| ICAO Code | KTPA | KVPS |
| City | Tampa | Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 26 ft | 84 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.980000, -82.530000 | 30.480000, -86.530000 |
Tampa (TPA) to Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, United States is 477 kilometers (297 miles / 258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.
This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 11:53 in Tampa, it's 10:53 in Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach.
The return flight from Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 125° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Eglin Afb/Destin-Ft Walton Beach Airport (VPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.