GDC
Greenville
United States
12,911 km
8,023 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,911 km
8,023 mi / 6,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
336°
north northwest

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GDC TPE
Airport Name Donaldson Field Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GDC TPE
ICAO Code KGYH RCTP
City Greenville Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Taipei
Elevation 956 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 34.760000, -82.380000 25.080000, 121.230000

Greenville (GDC) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Donaldson Field (GDC) in Greenville, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,911 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 10:40 in Greenville, it's 23:40 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.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Greenville (GDC) follows a heading of 21° (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 Donaldson Field (GDC) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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