Distance From Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tampa International Airport, KUL - TPA Distance

The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 10296 miles or 16569 kilometers or 8941 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 Sepang ( Malaysia ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sepang and Tampa takes around 23 hours 40 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 23 hours 40 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 • KUL - TPA

Kilometers		16569 km
Statute Miles		10296 miles
Nautical Miles		8941 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 40 minutes

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - KUL to TPA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Sepang, Malaysia and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUL - TPA

Time difference between Sepang (Malaysia) and Tampa (United States) is 13 Hours.
Tampa time is 13 Hours behind Sepang.

Location	Local Time
Sepang (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 07:56:54 +08
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-16, 18:56:54 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

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia

Destination

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