PAO
Palo Alto
United States
3,820 km
2,374 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
3,820 km
2,374 mi / 2,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
94°
east

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Airport Comparison

PAO TPA
Airport Name Palo Alto Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PAO TPA
ICAO Code KPAO KTPA
City Palo Alto Tampa
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/New_York
Elevation 7 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 37.460000, -122.120000 27.980000, -82.530000

Palo Alto (PAO) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 3,820 kilometers (2,374 miles / 2,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 10:51 in Palo Alto, it's 13:51 in Tampa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Palo Alto (PAO) follows a heading of 296° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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