TPA
Tampa
United States
13,461 km
8,365 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
13,461 km
8,365 mi / 7,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
233°
southwest

Ready to fly TPA to TWZ?

Compare flight prices across hundreds of airlines and booking sites.

Find flights from TPA to TWZ

Some links on this page are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Airport Comparison

TPA TWZ
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code TPA TWZ
ICAO Code KTPA NZUK
City Tampa Twitzel
Country United States New Zealand
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 26 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Tampa (TPA) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 13,461 kilometers (8,365 miles / 7,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Tampa, it's 14:26 in Twitzel. With a 16-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 1,549 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Tampa International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 80° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Cheapest months to fly TPA → TWZ

Live ticket prices for the next 12 months. Click any month to see deals.

Flight schedule TPA → TWZ

Upcoming departures, airlines, and flight numbers for this route.

Flight TPA → TWZ delayed or cancelled?

You may be entitled to up to €600 compensation under EU 261 / UK 261. Check eligibility in 2 minutes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.