TPA
Tampa
United States
3,468 km
2,155 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
3,468 km
2,155 mi / 1,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

TPA WHP
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code TPA WHP
ICAO Code KTPA KWHP
City Tampa Los Angeles
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 26 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 34.260000, -118.410000

Tampa (TPA) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 3,468 kilometers (2,155 miles / 1,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Tampa, it's 01:15 in Los Angeles. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 92° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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