TPA to LAX Route Guide
Tampa, United States → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
KTPA (Tampa, United States) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 1,872 NM (3,467 km / 2,154 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 290° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 4h 35m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
1,872 NM
3,467 km / 2,154 mi
Initial Bearing
290° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
4h 35m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,116 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
26 ft
KTPA
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 1,872 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying TPA-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between TPA and LAX?
1,872 nautical miles (3,467 km / 2,154 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tampa to Los Angeles?
Approximately 4h 35m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly TPA-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 8 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL350 (35,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
290° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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