RKS
Rock Springs
United States
10,975 km
6,820 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
10,975 km
6,820 mi / 5,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
315°
northwest

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RKS TPE
Airport Name Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RKS TPE
ICAO Code KRKS RCTP
City Rock Springs Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 6,765 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 41.590000, -109.070000 25.080000, 121.230000

Rock Springs (RKS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 10,975 kilometers (6,820 miles / 5,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 07:35 in Rock Springs, it's 22:35 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 6,659 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Rock Springs (RKS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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