Nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental to Tampa International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
786 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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The closest airport to Walt Disney World is Orlando International (MCO), about 16 miles away in a straight line. When Tampa or Sanford make sense,
About 2h 20m gate to gate for the 1,265 km (786 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, with about 4.9 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).