TPA
Tampa
United States
14,239 km
8,848 miles
WSU
Wasu
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/New_York
Heading
285°
west northwest

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TPA WSU
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Wasu Airport
IATA Code TPA WSU
ICAO Code KTPA AYWS
City Tampa Wasu
Country United States Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 26 ft 34 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 -5.960000, 147.200000

Tampa (TPA) to Wasu (WSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Wasu Airport (WSU) in Wasu, Papua New Guinea is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:30 in Tampa, it's 04:30 in Wasu. With a 15-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 Wasu (WSU) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Wasu Airport (WSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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