LIH
Lihue
United States
7,981 km
4,959 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
7,981 km
4,959 mi / 4,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
290°
west northwest

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LIH TPE
Airport Name Lihue Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code LIH TPE
ICAO Code PHLI RCTP
City Lihue Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Taipei
Elevation 152 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 25.080000, 121.230000

Lihue (LIH) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 7,981 kilometers (4,959 miles / 4,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:56 in Lihue, it's 08:56 in Taipei. With a 18-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 Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Lihue Airport (LIH) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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