HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
13,829 km
8,593 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
13,829 km
8,593 mi / 7,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
52°
northeast

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HGS TPE
Airport Name Hastings Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code HGS TPE
ICAO Code GFHA RCTP
City Freetown Taipei
Country Sierra Leone Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Taipei
Elevation 60 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 25.080000, 121.230000

Freetown (HGS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 13,829 kilometers (8,593 miles / 7,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 17:51 in Freetown, it's 01:51 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 Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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