EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
11,255 km
6,993 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,255 km
6,993 mi / 6,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

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EMG TPE
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code EMG TPE
ICAO Code FAEM RCTP
City Empangeni Taipei
Country South Africa Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Taipei
Elevation 251 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 25.080000, 121.230000

Empangeni (EMG) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,255 kilometers (6,993 miles / 6,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:43 in Empangeni, it's 03:43 in Taipei. With a 6-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 Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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