LKZ
Lakenheath
United Kingdom
9,663 km
6,004 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,663 km
6,004 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
51°
northeast

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LKZ TPE
Airport Name RAF Lakenheath Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code LKZ TPE
ICAO Code EGUL RCTP
City Lakenheath Taipei
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 32 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 52.410000, 0.560000 25.080000, 121.230000

Lakenheath (LKZ) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) in Lakenheath, United Kingdom to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,663 kilometers (6,004 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 13:00 in Lakenheath, it's 21:00 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 Lakenheath (LKZ) follows a heading of 328° (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 RAF Lakenheath (LKZ) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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