Distance From Gariep Dam Airport to Tampa International Airport

The distance from Gariep Dam Airport () to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 8175 miles or 13156 kilometers or 7099 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gariepdam ( South Africa ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gariepdam and Tampa takes around 18 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gariep Dam Airport, Gariepdam, South Africa to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 18 hours 47 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - TPA

Kilometers		13156 km
Statute Miles		8175 miles
Nautical Miles		7099 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 47 minutes

Gariep Dam Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - to TPA Flight Path

Location of Gariep Dam Airport & Tampa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gariepdam to Tampa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gariepdam, South Africa and Tampa, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Gariepdam, South Africa and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TPA

Time difference between Gariepdam (South Africa) and Tampa (United States) is 6 Hours.
Tampa time is 6 Hours behind Gariepdam.

Location	Local Time
Gariepdam (South Africa)	2026-05-26, 06:08:33 SAST
Tampa (United States)	2026-05-26, 00:08:33 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gariep Dam Airport ( / FAHV) Gariepdam, South Africa

Destination

Tampa International Airport (TPA / KTPA) Tampa, United States