RIF
Richfield
United States
11,010 km
6,842 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,010 km
6,842 mi / 5,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
313°
northwest

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RIF TPE
Airport Name Richfield Municipal Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RIF TPE
ICAO Code KRIF RCTP
City Richfield Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,318 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 38.730000, -112.100000 25.080000, 121.230000

Richfield (RIF) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,010 kilometers (6,842 miles / 5,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 12:57 in Richfield, it's 03:57 in Taipei. With a 15-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 5,212 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Richfield Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Richfield (RIF) follows a heading of 39° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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