TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,830 km
7,972 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,830 km
7,972 mi / 6,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
296°
west northwest

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TPE XGA
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code TPE XGA
ICAO Code RCTP DFOG
City Taipei Gaoua
Country Taiwan Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 106 ft 912 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 10.300000, -3.250000

Taipei (TPE) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 12,830 kilometers (7,972 miles / 6,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 02:35 in Taipei, it's 18:35 in Gaoua. With a 8-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 Gaoua (XGA) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 56° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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