MGX
Moabi
Gabon
10,481 km
6,512 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
10,481 km
6,512 mi / 5,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MGX TPA
Airport Name Moabi Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MGX TPA
ICAO Code FOGI KTPA
City Moabi Tampa
Country Gabon United States
Timezone Africa/Libreville America/New_York
Elevation 787 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -2.430000, 11.000000 27.980000, -82.530000

Moabi (MGX) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Moabi Airport (MGX) in Moabi, Gabon to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 10,481 kilometers (6,512 miles / 5,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Gabon 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 04:31 in Moabi, it's 22:31 in Tampa. With a 6-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 Moabi (MGX) follows a heading of 90° (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 Moabi Airport (MGX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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