COU
Columbia
United States
12,103 km
7,521 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,103 km
7,521 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
328°
north northwest

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COU TPE
Airport Name Columbia Regional Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code COU TPE
ICAO Code KCOU RCTP
City Columbia Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Taipei
Elevation 889 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 38.820000, -92.220000 25.080000, 121.230000

Columbia (COU) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) in Columbia, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,103 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 United States with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Columbia, it's 03:23 in Taipei. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Columbia (COU) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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