KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
13,605 km
8,454 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
13,605 km
8,454 mi / 7,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
52°
northeast

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KBA TPE
Airport Name Kabala Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code KBA TPE
ICAO Code GFKB RCTP
City Kabala Taipei
Country Sierra Leone Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Taipei
Elevation 1,012 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, -11.520000 25.080000, 121.230000

Kabala (KBA) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 13,605 kilometers (8,454 miles / 7,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:00 in Kabala, it's 11:00 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 Kabala (KBA) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Kabala Airport (KBA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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