Distance From K. D. Matanzima Airport to Tampa International Airport, UTT - TPA Distance

The distance from K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 8373 miles or 13474 kilometers or 7271 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 Mthatha ( South Africa ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mthatha and Tampa takes around 19 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from K. D. Matanzima Airport, Mthatha, South Africa to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 19 hours 14 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 • UTT - TPA

Kilometers		13474 km
Statute Miles		8373 miles
Nautical Miles		7271 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 14 minutes

K. D. Matanzima Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - UTT to TPA Flight Path

Location of K. D. Matanzima Airport & Tampa International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Mthatha to Tampa nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • UTT - TPA

Time difference between Mthatha (South Africa) and Tampa (United States) is 7 Hours.
Tampa time is 7 Hours behind Mthatha.

Location	Local Time
Mthatha (South Africa)	2026-01-29, 11:05:31 SAST
Tampa (United States)	2026-01-29, 04:05:31 EST

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

K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT / FAUT) Mthatha, South Africa

Destination

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