The distance from MacDill Air Force Base (MCF) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 4040 miles or 6502 kilometers or 3509 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.
6502 kilometers is the direct flight distance between MacDill Air Force Base (United States) and Shannon Airport (Ireland).
How long does it take to travel from Tampa ( United States ) to Shannon ( Ireland )?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tampa and Shannon takes around 9 hours 17 minutes.
Estimated
flight time from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, United States to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is
9 hours 17 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 • MCF - SNN
| Kilometers | | 6502 km |
| Statute Miles | | 4040 miles |
| Nautical Miles | | 3509 nm |
| Avg. Time of Flight | | 9 hours 17 minutes |
MacDill Air Force Base to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - MCF to SNN Flight Path
Location of MacDill Air Force Base & Shannon Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tampa to Shannon nonstop flight path and travel direction.
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Nonstop flight route between Tampa, United States and Shannon, Ireland.
Time Difference Between the Airports • MCF - SNN
Time difference between
Tampa (United States) and
Shannon (Ireland) is 5 Hours.
Shannon time is 5 Hours ahead of Tampa.
| Location | Local Time |
| Tampa (United States) | 2025-12-15, 02:05:00 EST |
| Shannon (Ireland) | 2025-12-15, 07:05:00 GMT |
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.