PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
14,877 km
9,244 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
14,877 km
9,244 mi / 8,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PRI TPA
Airport Name Praslin Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code PRI TPA
ICAO Code FSPP KTPA
City Praslin Island Tampa
Country Seychelles United States
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/New_York
Elevation 10 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 55.690000 27.980000, -82.530000

Praslin Island (PRI) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,877 kilometers (9,244 miles / 8,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Seychelles 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 07:38 in Praslin Island, it's 22:38 in Tampa. With a 9-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 Praslin Island (PRI) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Praslin Airport (PRI) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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