ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
9,757 km
6,063 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,757 km
6,063 mi / 5,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
46°
northeast

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ILY TPE
Airport Name Islay Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code ILY TPE
ICAO Code EGPI RCTP
City Port Ellen Taipei
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 56 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 25.080000, 121.230000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,757 kilometers (6,063 miles / 5,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 09:14 in Port Ellen, it's 17:14 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 Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 333° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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