TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,084 km
7,509 miles
VHN
Van Horn
United States
Distance
12,084 km
7,509 mi / 6,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
41°
northeast

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TPE VHN
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Culberson County Airport
IATA Code TPE VHN
ICAO Code RCTP KVHN
City Taipei Van Horn
Country Taiwan United States
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Chicago
Elevation 106 ft 3,957 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 31.060000, -104.780000

Taipei (TPE) to Van Horn (VHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Culberson County Airport (VHN) in Van Horn, United States is 12,084 kilometers (7,509 miles / 6,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 01:13 in Taipei, it's 11:13 in Van Horn. 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 3,851 feet between the two airports. Culberson County Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Van Horn (VHN) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 317° (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 Culberson County Airport (VHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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