Distance From Lohathla Military Airport to Tampa International Airport

The distance from Lohathla Military Airport () to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 7981 miles or 12843 kilometers or 6930 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 Lohathla ( South Africa ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lohathla and Tampa takes around 18 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lohathla Military Airport, Lohathla, South Africa to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 18 hours 20 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		12843 km
Statute Miles		7981 miles
Nautical Miles		6930 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 20 minutes

Lohathla Military Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - to TPA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TPA

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

Location	Local Time
Lohathla (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 20:56:53 SAST
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:56:53 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

Lohathla Military Airport ( / FALH) Lohathla, South Africa

Destination

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