TPA
Tampa
United States
15,829 km
9,836 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
15,829 km
9,836 mi / 8,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.5h
America/New_York
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

TPA WRZ
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code TPA WRZ
ICAO Code KTPA VCCW
City Tampa Weerawila
Country United States Sri Lanka
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Colombo
Elevation 26 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 6.250000, 81.240000

Tampa (TPA) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 15,829 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:51 in Tampa, it's 15:21 in Weerawila. With a 10.5-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 Weerawila (WRZ) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 336° (north 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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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