AUS
Austin
United States
12,829 km
7,971 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
12,829 km
7,971 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
324°
northwest

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AUS KNH
Airport Name Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code AUS KNH
ICAO Code KAUS RCBS
City Austin Shang-I
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Taipei
Elevation 542 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 30.190000, -97.670000 24.430000, 118.360000

Austin (AUS) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 12,829 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 United States with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Austin, it's 15:12 in Shang-I. 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.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Austin (AUS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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