PHL to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,483 km (921 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to PHL).
How far is it from Philadelphia to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 1,483 km (921 mi, 801 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 PHL to TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly southwest of PHL.
How is the PHL to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written PHL-TPA in IATA codes and KPHL-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| PHL | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Philadelphia International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHL | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 36 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #33 | #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 10 ft (3 m) of each other.
Airlines flying PHL to TPA
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
| WN | Southwest Airlines | SWA | Southwest | Active |
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 Philadelphia from Tampa?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 1,483 km (921 mi, 801 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHL to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between PHL and TPA takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from PHL?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly southwest of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
Which airlines fly PHL to TPA?
3 airlines appear on the PHL-TPA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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