KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
10,524 km
6,539 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,524 km
6,539 mi / 5,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
309°
northwest

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KYE TPA
Airport Name Rene Mouawad Air Base Tampa International Airport
IATA Code KYE TPA
ICAO Code OLKA KTPA
City Tripoli Tampa
Country Lebanon United States
Timezone Asia/Beirut America/New_York
Elevation 75 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 36.010000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tripoli (KYE) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,524 kilometers (6,539 miles / 5,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Lebanon 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 08:02 in Tripoli, it's 01:02 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.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Tripoli (KYE) follows a heading of 47° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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