The flight distance from Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea to Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States is 14,298 kilometers (8,885 miles / 7,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 13:03 in Sila Mission, it's 22:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,204 feet between the two airports. Tampa International Airport sits lower than Sila Airport.

The return flight from Tampa (TPA) to Sila Mission (SIL) follows a heading of 281° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.