PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
12,554 km
7,800 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
12,554 km
7,800 mi / 6,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PAJ TPA
Airport Name Parachinar Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PAJ TPA
ICAO Code OPPC KTPA
City Parachinar Tampa
Country Pakistan United States
Timezone Asia/Karachi America/New_York
Elevation 5,800 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 33.900000, 70.070000 27.980000, -82.530000

Parachinar (PAJ) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 12,554 kilometers (7,800 miles / 6,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Pakistan 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 09:33 in Parachinar, it's 23:33 in Tampa. With a 10-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 5,774 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Parachinar Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Parachinar (PAJ) follows a heading of 24° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Parachinar Airport (PAJ) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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