RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
9,593 km
5,961 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,593 km
5,961 mi / 5,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
33°
north northeast

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RKV TPE
Airport Name Reykjavik Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RKV TPE
ICAO Code BIRK RCTP
City Reykjavik Taipei
Country Iceland Taiwan
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Taipei
Elevation 48 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 64.130000, -21.940000 25.080000, 121.230000

Reykjavik (RKV) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,593 kilometers (5,961 miles / 5,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Reykjavik, it's 04:34 in Taipei. With a 8-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 Reykjavik (RKV) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Reykjavik Airport (RKV) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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