TPA
Tampa
United States
14,820 km
9,208 miles
WLC
Walcha Airport
Australia
Distance
14,820 km
9,208 mi / 8,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

TPA WLC
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Walcha Airport
IATA Code TPA WLC
ICAO Code KTPA YWCH
City Tampa N/A
Country United States Australia
Timezone America/New_York Australia/Sydney
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 -31.000000, 151.570000

Tampa (TPA) to Walcha Airport (WLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Walcha Airport (WLC) in Walcha Airport, Australia is 14,820 kilometers (9,208 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Tampa, it's 04:19 in Walcha Airport. With a 16-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 Walcha Airport (WLC) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Walcha Airport (WLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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