JFK to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,619 km (1,006 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,619 km (1,006 mi, 874 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from JFK to TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly southwest of JFK.
How is the JFK to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-TPA in IATA codes and KJFK-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| JFK | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #110 |
Both ICAO codes start with K, the prefix ICAO assigns to the contiguous United States, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 13 ft (4 m) of each other.
Airlines flying JFK to TPA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 | JetBlue Airways | JBU | Jetblue | Active |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, US.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is New York from Tampa?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 1,619 km (1,006 mi, 874 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and TPA takes about 2h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from JFK?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly southwest of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to TPA?
2 airlines appear on the JFK-TPA route in the open dataset, including JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
Related routes
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