Airport Comparison
| TPA | WAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tampa International Airport | Wallops Flight Facility Airport |
| IATA Code | TPA | WAL |
| ICAO Code | KTPA | KWAL |
| City | Tampa | Wallops Island |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/New_York | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 26 ft | 40 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.980000, -82.530000 | 37.940000, -75.470000 |
Tampa (TPA) to Wallops Island (WAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) in Wallops Island, United States is 1,288 kilometers (800 miles / 695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.
Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Tampa, it's 14:06 in Wallops Island.
The return flight from Wallops Island (WAL) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Wallops Flight Facility Airport (WAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.