THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
12,816 km
7,963 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,816 km
7,963 mi / 6,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
49°
northeast

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THI TPE
Airport Name Tichitt Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code THI TPE
ICAO Code GQNC RCTP
City Tichitt Taipei
Country Mauritania Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Taipei
Elevation 561 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -9.520000 25.080000, 121.230000

Tichitt (THI) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,816 kilometers (7,963 miles / 6,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:30 in Tichitt, it's 14:30 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 Tichitt (THI) follows a heading of 307° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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