Airport Comparison
| LFT | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field | Tampa International Airport |
| IATA Code | LFT | TPA |
| ICAO Code | KLFT | KTPA |
| City | Lafayette | Tampa |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 42 ft | 26 ft |
| Coordinates | 30.210000, -91.990000 | 27.980000, -82.530000 |
Lafayette (LFT) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) in Lafayette, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 952 kilometers (591 miles / 514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Lafayette, it's 22:36 in Tampa.
The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Lafayette (LFT) follows a heading of 287° (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 Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (LFT) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.