MEW
Mweka
DR Congo
11,642 km
7,234 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,642 km
7,234 mi / 6,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MEW TPA
Airport Name Mweka Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MEW TPA
ICAO Code FZVM KTPA
City Mweka Tampa
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 1,968 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -4.850000, 21.550000 27.980000, -82.530000

Mweka (MEW) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mweka Airport (MEW) in Mweka, DR Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,642 kilometers (7,234 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 DR Congo 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 23:15 in Mweka, it's 16:15 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 1,942 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Mweka Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Mweka (MEW) follows a heading of 88° (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 Mweka Airport (MEW) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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