PHX to TPA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 2,872 km (1,785 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 5m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (TPA to PHX).
How far is it from Phoenix to Tampa?
The great-circle distance between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) is 2,872 km (1,785 mi, 1,551 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 PHX to TPA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPA is roughly east of PHX.
How is the PHX to TPA route written in code?
The pair is written PHX-TPA in IATA codes and KPHX-KTPA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is PHX (KPHX), Tampa International Airport is TPA (KTPA).
| PHX | TPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | Tampa International Airport |
| ICAO code | KPHX | KTPA |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft | 26 ft |
| Rank by connections | #43 | #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.
TPA sits 1,109 ft (338 m) lower than PHX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying PHX 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 |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: FL.
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 Phoenix from Tampa?
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) are 2,872 km (1,785 mi, 1,551 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from PHX to TPA?
A typical nonstop flight between PHX and TPA takes about 4h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPA from PHX?
Tampa International Airport (TPA) lies roughly east of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Which airlines fly PHX to TPA?
3 airlines appear on the PHX-TPA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways, Southwest Airlines.
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