Distance From Makokou Airport to Tampa International Airport, MKU - TPA Distance

The distance from Makokou Airport (MKU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 6531 miles or 10510 kilometers or 5671 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 Makokou ( Gabon ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Makokou and Tampa takes around 15 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Makokou Airport, Makokou, Gabon to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 15 hours 0 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 • MKU - TPA

Kilometers		10510 km
Statute Miles		6531 miles
Nautical Miles		5671 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 0 minutes

Makokou Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - MKU to TPA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Makokou, Gabon and Tampa, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKU - TPA

Time difference between Makokou (Gabon) and Tampa (United States) is 5 Hours.
Tampa time is 5 Hours behind Makokou.

Location	Local Time
Makokou (Gabon)	2026-10-27, 01:24:23 WAT
Tampa (United States)	2026-10-26, 20:24:23 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

Makokou Airport (MKU / FOOK) Makokou, Gabon

Destination

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