SOW
Show Low
United States
11,485 km
7,137 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,485 km
7,137 mi / 6,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
313°
northwest

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SOW TPE
Airport Name Show Low Regional Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SOW TPE
ICAO Code KSOW RCTP
City Show Low Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Taipei
Elevation 6,416 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -110.010000 25.080000, 121.230000

Show Low (SOW) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,485 kilometers (7,137 miles / 6,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 13:13 in Show Low, it's 04:13 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 6,310 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Show Low Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Show Low (SOW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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