GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
15,244 km
9,472 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
15,244 km
9,472 mi / 8,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
326°
northwest

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GPL TPE
Airport Name Guapiles Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GPL TPE
ICAO Code MRGP RCTP
City Pococi Taipei
Country Costa Rica Taiwan
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Taipei
Elevation 883 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 25.080000, 121.230000

Pococi (GPL) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 15,244 kilometers (9,472 miles / 8,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Costa Rica 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 07:47 in Pococi, it's 21:47 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 Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 38° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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