GUC
Gunnison
United States
11,346 km
7,050 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
11,346 km
7,050 mi / 6,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GUC TPE
Airport Name Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code GUC TPE
ICAO Code KGUC RCTP
City Gunnison Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7,680 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 38.530000, -106.930000 25.080000, 121.230000

Gunnison (GUC) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 11,346 kilometers (7,050 miles / 6,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 02:40 in Gunnison, it's 17:40 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 7,574 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Gunnison (GUC) follows a heading of 37° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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