BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
10,000 km
6,214 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,000 km
6,214 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Douala
Heading
298°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

BFX TPA
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code BFX TPA
ICAO Code FKKU KTPA
City Bafoussam Tampa
Country Cameroon United States
Timezone Africa/Douala America/New_York
Elevation 4,347 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 27.980000, -82.530000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 Cameroon 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 22:12 in Bafoussam, it's 17:12 in Tampa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,321 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 84° (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 Bafoussam Airport (BFX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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