Distance From Kawa Airport to Tampa International Airport

The distance from Kawa Airport () to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 7992 miles or 12862 kilometers or 6940 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 ( Zambia ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Tampa takes around 18 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kawa Airport, , Zambia to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 18 hours 22 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		12862 km
Statute Miles		7992 miles
Nautical Miles		6940 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 22 minutes

Kawa Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - to TPA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Zambia and Tampa, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between , Zambia and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TPA

Time difference between (Zambia) and Tampa (United States) is 6 Hours.
Tampa time is 6 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Zambia)	2026-06-20, 03:18:50 CAT
Tampa (United States)	2026-06-19, 21:18:50 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

Kawa Airport ( / FLAA) , Zambia

Destination

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