SYA
Shemya
United States
5,343 km
3,320 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
5,343 km
3,320 mi / 2,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
America/Adak
Heading
256°
west southwest

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SYA TPE
Airport Name Eareckson Air Station Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SYA TPE
ICAO Code PASY RCTP
City Shemya Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Adak Asia/Taipei
Elevation 98 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 52.700000, 174.100000 25.080000, 121.230000

Shemya (SYA) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 5,343 kilometers (3,320 miles / 2,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 06:32 in Shemya, it's 00:32 in Taipei. With a 18-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 Shemya (SYA) 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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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