Airport Comparison
| HDS | TPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport |
| IATA Code | HDS | TPE |
| ICAO Code | FAHS | RCTP |
| City | Hoedspruit | Taipei |
| Country | South Africa | Taiwan |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Taipei |
| Elevation | 1,743 ft | 106 ft |
| Coordinates | -24.370000, 31.050000 | 25.080000, 121.230000 |
Hoedspruit (HDS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) in Hoedspruit, South Africa to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,144 kilometers (6,925 miles / 6,017 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.
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 South Africa with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Hoedspruit, it's 20:32 in Taipei. With a 6-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 1,637 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport.
The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Hoedspruit (HDS) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Airport (HDS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.