SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
6,127 km
3,807 miles
TPA
Tampa
United States
Distance
6,127 km
3,807 mi / 3,308 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SFL TPA
Airport Name Sao Filipe Airport Tampa International Airport
IATA Code SFL TPA
ICAO Code GVSF KTPA
City Sao Filipe Tampa
Country Cape Verde United States
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde America/New_York
Elevation 617 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 14.880000, -24.480000 27.980000, -82.530000

Sao Filipe (SFL) to Tampa (TPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 6,127 kilometers (3,807 miles / 3,308 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Cape Verde 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 05:00 in Sao Filipe, it's 01:00 in Tampa. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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