Airport Comparison
| GWS | TPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport |
| IATA Code | GWS | TPE |
| ICAO Code | KGWS | RCTP |
| City | Glenwood Springs | Taipei |
| Country | United States | Taiwan |
| Timezone | America/Denver | Asia/Taipei |
| Elevation | 5,916 ft | 106 ft |
| Coordinates | 39.510000, -107.310000 | 25.080000, 121.230000 |
Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,245 kilometers (6,987 miles / 6,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.
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 04:25 in Glenwood Springs, it's 19:25 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 5,810 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.