TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
17,642 km
10,962 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
17,642 km
10,962 mi / 9,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
148°
south southeast

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TPE WCA
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code TPE WCA
ICAO Code RCTP SCST
City Taipei Castro
Country Taiwan Chile
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Santiago
Elevation 106 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Taipei (TPE) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 17,642 kilometers (10,962 miles / 9,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Taipei, it's 12:29 in Castro. With a 11-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 Castro (WCA) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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