GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
11,484 km
7,136 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,484 km
7,136 mi / 6,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
68°
east northeast

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GCJ TPE
Airport Name Grand Central Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GCJ TPE
ICAO Code FAGC RCTP
City Midrand Taipei
Country South Africa Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,325 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -25.990000, 28.140000 25.080000, 121.230000

Midrand (GCJ) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,484 kilometers (7,136 miles / 6,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 21:07 in Midrand, it's 03:07 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,219 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Grand Central Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Midrand (GCJ) follows a heading of 247° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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