RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
17,136 km
10,648 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
17,136 km
10,648 mi / 9,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
318°
northwest

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RIM TPE
Airport Name San Nicolas Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RIM TPE
ICAO Code SPLN RCTP
City Rodriguez de Mendoza Taipei
Country Peru Taiwan
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,082 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -6.390000, -77.500000 25.080000, 121.230000

Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 17,136 kilometers (10,648 miles / 9,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Peru with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Rodriguez de Mendoza, it's 02:12 in Taipei. With a 13-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 4,976 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than San Nicolas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) follows a heading of 47° (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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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