MJM
Mbuji Mayi
DR Congo
11,906 km
7,398 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
11,906 km
7,398 mi / 6,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MJM TPA
Airport Name Mbuji Mayi Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code MJM TPA
ICAO Code FZWA KTPA
City Mbuji Mayi Tampa
Country DR Congo United States
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/New_York
Elevation 2,221 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, 23.570000 27.980000, -82.530000

Mbuji Mayi (MJM) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) in Mbuji Mayi, DR Congo to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 11,906 kilometers (7,398 miles / 6,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 07:37 in Mbuji Mayi, it's 00:37 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 2,195 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Mbuji Mayi Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Mbuji Mayi (MJM) 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 Mbuji Mayi Airport (MJM) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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