LHI
Lereh-Papua Island
Indonesia
14,737 km
9,157 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,737 km
9,157 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LHI TPA
Airport Name Lereh Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code LHI TPA
ICAO Code WAJL KTPA
City Lereh-Papua Island Tampa
Country Indonesia United States
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/New_York
Elevation 1,317 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -3.130000, 139.940000 27.980000, -82.530000

Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lereh Airport (LHI) in Lereh-Papua Island, Indonesia to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,737 kilometers (9,157 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Indonesia 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 03:10 in Lereh-Papua Island, it's 13:10 in Tampa. With a 14-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 1,291 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Lereh Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Lereh-Papua Island (LHI) follows a heading of 294° (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 Lereh Airport (LHI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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