FTX
Owando
Congo
10,867 km
6,753 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,867 km
6,753 mi / 5,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Brazzaville
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FTX TPA
Airport Name Owando Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code FTX TPA
ICAO Code FCOO KTPA
City Owando Tampa
Country Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Brazzaville America/New_York
Elevation 1,214 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -0.530000, 15.950000 27.980000, -82.530000

Owando (FTX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owando Airport (FTX) in Owando, Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,867 kilometers (6,753 miles / 5,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Congo 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 02:55 in Owando, it's 20:55 in Tampa. With a 6-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 1,188 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Owando Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Owando (FTX) follows a heading of 86° (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 Owando Airport (FTX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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