ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
9,819 km
6,101 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,819 km
6,101 mi / 5,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
51°
northeast

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ESH TPE
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code ESH TPE
ICAO Code EGKA RCTP
City Brighton Taipei
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 25.080000, 121.230000

Brighton (ESH) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,819 kilometers (6,101 miles / 5,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:57 in Brighton, it's 02:57 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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