FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
15,014 km
9,329 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
15,014 km
9,329 mi / 8,107 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FTU TPA
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FTU TPA
ICAO Code FMSD KTPA
City Tolanaro Tampa
Country Madagascar United States
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/New_York
Elevation 29 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 15,014 kilometers (9,329 miles / 8,107 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 Madagascar 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 04:13 in Tolanaro, it's 20:13 in Tampa. With a 8-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 Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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