AQP
Arequipa
Peru
18,368 km
11,413 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
18,368 km
11,413 mi / 9,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
308°
northwest

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AQP TPE
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code AQP TPE
ICAO Code SPQU RCTP
City Arequipa Taipei
Country Peru Taiwan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Taipei
Elevation 8,405 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 25.080000, 121.230000

Arequipa (AQP) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 18,368 kilometers (11,413 miles / 9,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Peru with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:59 in Arequipa, it's 00:59 in Taipei. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,299 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 56° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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