HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
13,906 km
8,641 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,906 km
8,641 mi / 7,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HKN TPA
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code HKN TPA
ICAO Code AYHK KTPA
City Hoskins Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 66 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 27.980000, -82.530000

Hoskins (HKN) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,906 kilometers (8,641 miles / 7,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 17:40 in Hoskins, it's 02:40 in Tampa. With a 15-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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 284° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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