SYY
Stornoway
United Kingdom
9,564 km
5,943 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

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SYY TPE
Airport Name Stornoway Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SYY TPE
ICAO Code EGPO RCTP
City Stornoway Taipei
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 26 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 58.220000, -6.330000 25.080000, 121.230000

Stornoway (SYY) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stornoway Airport (SYY) in Stornoway, United Kingdom to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Kingdom 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 02:09 in Stornoway, it's 10:09 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 Stornoway (SYY) follows a heading of 335° (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 Stornoway Airport (SYY) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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