DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
14,258 km
8,860 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,258 km
8,860 mi / 7,699 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DER TPA
Airport Name Derim Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code DER TPA
ICAO Code AYDE KTPA
City Derim Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 4,850 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 27.980000, -82.530000

Derim (DER) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,258 kilometers (8,860 miles / 7,699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Derim, it's 20:11 in Tampa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,824 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Derim Airport (DER) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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