GWY
Galway
Ireland
10,067 km
6,255 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
10,067 km
6,255 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
44°
northeast

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GWY TPE
Airport Name Galway Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GWY TPE
ICAO Code EICM RCTP
City Galway Taipei
Country Ireland Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Taipei
Elevation 81 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 25.080000, 121.230000

Galway (GWY) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 10,067 kilometers (6,255 miles / 5,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Ireland with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Galway, it's 00:12 in Taipei. With a 8-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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Galway Airport (GWY) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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