TPA
Tampa
United States
12,723 km
7,906 miles
ZKB
Kasaba Bay
Zambia
Distance
12,723 km
7,906 mi / 6,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
87°
east

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TPA ZKB
Airport Name Tampa International Airport Kasaba Bay Airport
IATA Code TPA ZKB
ICAO Code KTPA FLKY
City Tampa Kasaba Bay
Country United States Zambia
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 26 ft 2,780 ft
Coordinates 27.980000, -82.530000 -8.530000, 30.660000

Tampa (TPA) to Kasaba Bay (ZKB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tampa International Airport (TPA) in Tampa, United States to Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) in Kasaba Bay, Zambia is 12,723 kilometers (7,906 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Tampa, it's 09:37 in Kasaba Bay. With a 7-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 2,754 feet between the two airports. Kasaba Bay Airport sits higher than Tampa International Airport.

The return flight from Kasaba Bay (ZKB) to Tampa (TPA) follows a heading of 297° (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 Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Kasaba Bay Airport (ZKB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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