Distance From Mafeteng Airport to Tampa International Airport, MFC - TPA Distance

The distance from Mafeteng Airport (MFC) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 8257 miles or 13288 kilometers or 7170 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 Mafeteng ( Lesotho ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mafeteng and Tampa takes around 18 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mafeteng Airport, Mafeteng, Lesotho to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 18 hours 58 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 • MFC - TPA

Kilometers		13288 km
Statute Miles		8257 miles
Nautical Miles		7170 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 58 minutes

Mafeteng Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - MFC to TPA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Mafeteng, Lesotho and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MFC - TPA

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

Location	Local Time
Mafeteng (Lesotho)	2026-03-15, 14:15:54 SAST
Tampa (United States)	2026-03-15, 08:15:54 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

Mafeteng Airport (MFC / FXMF) Mafeteng, Lesotho

Destination

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