HKS
Jackson
United States
12,813 km
7,961 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
12,813 km
7,961 mi / 6,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
329°
north northwest

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HKS TPE
Airport Name Hawkins Field Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code HKS TPE
ICAO Code KHKS RCTP
City Jackson Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Taipei
Elevation 341 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 32.330000, -90.220000 25.080000, 121.230000

Jackson (HKS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hawkins Field (HKS) in Jackson, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 12,813 kilometers (7,961 miles / 6,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 18:39 in Jackson, it's 08:39 in Taipei. 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 Taipei (TPE) to Jackson (HKS) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Hawkins Field (HKS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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