TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,362 km
7,681 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
12,362 km
7,681 mi / 6,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
254°
west southwest

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TPE WDH
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code TPE WDH
ICAO Code RCTP FYWH
City Taipei Windhoek
Country Taiwan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 106 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Taipei (TPE) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 12,362 kilometers (7,681 miles / 6,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:14 in Taipei, it's 19:14 in Windhoek. With a 6-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 5,534 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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