LFO
Kelafo
Ethiopia
13,205 km
8,205 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,205 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LFO TPA
Airport Name Kelafo East Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LFO TPA
ICAO Code HAKL KTPA
City Kelafo Tampa
Country Ethiopia United States
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/New_York
Elevation 1,730 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 5.660000, 44.350000 27.980000, -82.530000

Kelafo (LFO) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kelafo East Airport (LFO) in Kelafo, Ethiopia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,205 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Ethiopia 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 07:49 in Kelafo, it's 23:49 in Tampa. With a 8-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 1,704 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Kelafo East Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Kelafo (LFO) follows a heading of 65° (east 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 Kelafo East Airport (LFO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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