GPZ
Grand Rapids
United States
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
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
328°
north northwest

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GPZ TPE
Airport Name Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GPZ TPE
ICAO Code KGPZ RCTP
City Grand Rapids Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Taipei
Elevation 1,356 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 47.210000, -93.510000 25.080000, 121.230000

Grand Rapids (GPZ) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) in Grand Rapids, United States 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 north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 07:24 in Grand Rapids, it's 21:24 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,250 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Grand Rapids (GPZ) follows a heading of 23° (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 Grand Rapids/Itasca County-Gordon Newstrom Field (GPZ) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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