TPA
Tampa
United States
13,218 km
8,213 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,218 km
8,213 mi / 7,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/New_York
Heading
277°
west

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TPA VAO
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code TPA VAO
ICAO Code KTPA AGGV
City Tampa Suavanao
Country United States Solomon Islands
Timezone America/New_York Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 26 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Tampa (TPA) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 13,218 kilometers (8,213 miles / 7,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 01:41 in Tampa, it's 17:41 in Suavanao. 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.

The return flight from Suavanao (VAO) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 62° (east 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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