GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
15,577 km
9,679 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
15,577 km
9,679 mi / 8,411 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GOV TPA
Airport Name Gove Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code GOV TPA
ICAO Code YPGV KTPA
City Nhulunbuy Tampa
Country Australia United States
Timezone Australia/Darwin America/New_York
Elevation 192 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 27.980000, -82.530000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 15,577 kilometers (9,679 miles / 8,411 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Australia 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 14:06 in Nhulunbuy, it's 23:36 in Tampa. With a 14.5-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 Nhulunbuy (GOV) 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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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