ERL
Erenhot
China
11,936 km
7,417 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,936 km
7,417 mi / 6,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ERL TPA
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code ERL TPA
ICAO Code ZBER KTPA
City Erenhot Tampa
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 3,301 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 27.980000, -82.530000

Erenhot (ERL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,936 kilometers (7,417 miles / 6,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Erenhot, it's 00:48 in Tampa. With a 13-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 3,275 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 349° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.