KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
12,355 km
7,677 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,355 km
7,677 mi / 6,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KRE TPA
Airport Name Kirundo Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KRE TPA
ICAO Code HBBO KTPA
City Kirundo Tampa
Country Burundi United States
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura America/New_York
Elevation 4,511 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kirundo (KRE) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,355 kilometers (7,677 miles / 6,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Burundi 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 05:38 in Kirundo, it's 22:38 in Tampa. With a 7-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 4,485 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 81° (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 Kirundo Airport (KRE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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