THU
Thule
Greenland
8,696 km
5,403 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
8,696 km
5,403 mi / 4,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Thule
Heading
351°
north

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THU TPE
Airport Name Thule Air Base Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code THU TPE
ICAO Code BGTL RCTP
City Thule Taipei
Country Greenland Taiwan
Timezone America/Thule Asia/Taipei
Elevation 251 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 76.530000, -68.700000 25.080000, 121.230000

Thule (THU) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 8,696 kilometers (5,403 miles / 4,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Greenland 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 10:00 in Thule, it's 22:00 in Taipei. With a 12-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 Thule (THU) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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