GAS
Garissa
Kenya
13,154 km
8,174 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,154 km
8,174 mi / 7,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GAS TPA
Airport Name Garissa Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code GAS TPA
ICAO Code HKGA KTPA
City Garissa Tampa
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 475 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -0.460000, 39.650000 27.980000, -82.530000

Garissa (GAS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garissa Airport (GAS) in Garissa, Kenya to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,154 kilometers (8,174 miles / 7,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Kenya 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 09:21 in Garissa, it's 01:21 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 Garissa (GAS) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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