AAC
El Arish
Egypt
10,606 km
6,590 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,606 km
6,590 mi / 5,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AAC TPA
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code AAC TPA
ICAO Code HEAR KTPA
City El Arish Tampa
Country Egypt United States
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/New_York
Elevation 121 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 27.980000, -82.530000

El Arish (AAC) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,606 kilometers (6,590 miles / 5,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in El Arish, it's 05:50 in Tampa. With a 7-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 Tampa (TPA) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 50° (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 El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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