BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
11,915 km
7,404 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,915 km
7,404 mi / 6,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BIF TPE
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code BIF TPE
ICAO Code KBIF RCTP
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 3,947 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 25.080000, 121.230000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,915 kilometers (7,404 miles / 6,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 16:48 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 07:48 in Taipei. With a 15-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 3,841 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 41° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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