TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,791 km
7,948 miles
UBS
Columbus
United States
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

TPE UBS
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Columbus-Lowndes County Airport
IATA Code TPE UBS
ICAO Code RCTP KUBS
City Taipei Columbus
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Chicago
Elevation 106 ft 188 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 33.470000, -88.380000

Taipei (TPE) to Columbus (UBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) in Columbus, United States is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Taipei, it's 09:19 in Columbus. With a 14-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 Columbus (UBS) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 330° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (UBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.