SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
6,858 km
4,261 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
6,858 km
4,261 mi / 3,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/London
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

SCS TPA
Airport Name Scatsta Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SCS TPA
ICAO Code EGPM KTPA
City Shetland Islands Tampa
Country United Kingdom United States
Timezone Europe/London America/New_York
Elevation 81 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 60.430000, -1.300000 27.980000, -82.530000

Shetland Islands (SCS) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 6,858 kilometers (4,261 miles / 3,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Shetland Islands, it's 06:07 in Tampa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Shetland Islands (SCS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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