HCN
Hengchung
Taiwan
13,918 km
8,648 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,918 km
8,648 mi / 7,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
25°
north northeast

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HCN TPA
Airport Name Hengchun Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code HCN TPA
ICAO Code RCKW KTPA
City Hengchung Tampa
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/New_York
Elevation 46 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 22.040000, 120.730000 27.980000, -82.530000

Hengchung (HCN) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hengchun Airport (HCN) in Hengchung, Taiwan to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,918 kilometers (8,648 miles / 7,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Taiwan 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 14:06 in Hengchung, it's 01:06 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Hengchung (HCN) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Hengchun Airport (HCN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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