RBF
Big Bear City
United States
11,012 km
6,843 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,012 km
6,843 mi / 5,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
309°
northwest

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RBF TPE
Airport Name Big Bear City Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RBF TPE
ICAO Code KL35 RCTP
City Big Bear City Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Taipei
Elevation 6,752 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 34.260000, -116.860000 25.080000, 121.230000

Big Bear City (RBF) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,012 kilometers (6,843 miles / 5,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 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 08:04 in Big Bear City, it's 00:04 in Taipei. With a 16-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 6,646 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Big Bear City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Big Bear City (RBF) follows a heading of 45° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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