FCS
Fort Carson
United States
11,462 km
7,122 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,462 km
7,122 mi / 6,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FCS TPE
Airport Name Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code FCS TPE
ICAO Code KFCS RCTP
City Fort Carson Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 5,874 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 38.680000, -104.760000 25.080000, 121.230000

Fort Carson (FCS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,462 kilometers (7,122 miles / 6,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 10:59 in Fort Carson, it's 01:59 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 5,768 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Fort Carson (FCS) follows a heading of 35° (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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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