TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
4,541 km
2,821 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
4,541 km
2,821 mi / 2,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
139°
southeast

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TPE WUG
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code TPE WUG
ICAO Code RCTP AYWU
City Taipei Wau
Country Taiwan Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Taipei Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 106 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Taipei (TPE) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 4,541 kilometers (2,821 miles / 2,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:43 in Taipei, it's 00:43 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,494 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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