Distance From Sibu Airport to Tampa International Airport, SBW - TPA Distance

The distance from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 10136 miles or 16312 kilometers or 8802 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 Sibu ( Malaysia ) to Tampa ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sibu and Tampa takes around 23 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sibu Airport, Sibu, Malaysia to Tampa International Airport, Tampa, United States is 23 hours 18 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 • SBW - TPA

Kilometers		16312 km
Statute Miles		10136 miles
Nautical Miles		8802 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 18 minutes

Sibu Airport to Tampa International Airport Flight Route Map - SBW to TPA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBW - TPA

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

Location	Local Time
Sibu (Malaysia)	2025-12-17, 02:38:45 +08
Tampa (United States)	2025-12-16, 13:38:45 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

Sibu Airport (SBW / WBGS) Sibu, Malaysia

Destination

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