TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,728 km
7,909 miles
UOS
Sewanee
United States
Distance
12,728 km
7,909 mi / 6,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

TPE UOS
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Franklin County Airport
IATA Code TPE UOS
ICAO Code RCTP KUOS
City Taipei Sewanee
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Chicago
Elevation 106 ft 1,953 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 35.210000, -85.900000

Taipei (TPE) to Sewanee (UOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Franklin County Airport (UOS) in Sewanee, United States is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 21:18 in Taipei, it's 07:18 in Sewanee. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,847 feet between the two airports. Franklin County Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Sewanee (UOS) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 333° (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 Franklin County Airport (UOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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