The flight distance from Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) in Kuruman, South Africa to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,981 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 23:23 in Kuruman, it's 05:23 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 4,276 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Johan Pienaar Airport.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Kuruman (KMH) follows a heading of 247° (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 Johan Pienaar Airport (KMH) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.