GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
11,216 km
6,969 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,216 km
6,969 mi / 6,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
312°
northwest

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GCN TPE
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GCN TPE
ICAO Code KGCN RCTP
City Grand Canyon Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Taipei
Elevation 6,609 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 25.080000, 121.230000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,216 kilometers (6,969 miles / 6,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 22:08 in Grand Canyon, it's 13:08 in Taipei. With a 15-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 6,503 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 41° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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