TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,945 km
8,044 miles
USC
Union
United States
Distance
12,945 km
8,044 mi / 6,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
21°
north northeast

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TPE USC
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Union County, Troy Shelton Field
IATA Code TPE USC
ICAO Code RCTP K35A
City Taipei Union
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/New_York
Elevation 106 ft 610 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 34.690000, -81.640000

Taipei (TPE) to Union (USC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) in Union, United States is 12,945 kilometers (8,044 miles / 6,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 04:08 in Taipei, it's 15:08 in Union. With a 13-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 Union (USC) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 337° (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 Union County, Troy Shelton Field (USC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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