RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
13,655 km
8,485 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
13,655 km
8,485 mi / 7,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RAB TPA
Airport Name Tokua Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code RAB TPA
ICAO Code AYTK KTPA
City Tokua Tampa
Country Papua New Guinea United States
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/New_York
Elevation 32 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -4.340000, 152.380000 27.980000, -82.530000

Tokua (RAB) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 13,655 kilometers (8,485 miles / 7,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Papua New Guinea with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:21 in Tokua, it's 14:21 in Tampa. With a 15-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 Tokua (RAB) follows a heading of 284° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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