TOB
Tobruk
Libya
9,204 km
5,719 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,204 km
5,719 mi / 4,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
65°
east northeast

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TOB TPE
Airport Name Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code TOB TPE
ICAO Code HLGN RCTP
City Tobruk Taipei
Country Libya Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Taipei
Elevation 519 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 31.860000, 23.910000 25.080000, 121.230000

Tobruk (TOB) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,204 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Libya 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 17:12 in Tobruk, it's 23:12 in Taipei. With a 6-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 Tobruk (TOB) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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