TPA to SFO Route Guide
Tampa, United States → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
KTPA (Tampa, United States) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 2,076 NM (3,845 km / 2,389 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 297° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL350, expected flight time 5h 2m, common aircraft: Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321neo.
Distance
2,076 NM
3,845 km / 2,389 mi
Initial Bearing
297° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL350
35,000 ft
Block Time
5h 2m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
7,728 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
26 ft
KTPA
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 2,076 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 737-800
- Airbus A320neo
- Airbus A321neo
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
Weather considerations
Pilots flying TPA-SFO should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between TPA and SFO?
2,076 nautical miles (3,845 km / 2,389 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Tampa to San Francisco?
Approximately 5h 2m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly TPA-SFO?
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?
297° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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