MLA
Luqa
Malta
9,773 km
6,073 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,773 km
6,073 mi / 5,277 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Malta
Heading
60°
east northeast

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MLA TPE
Airport Name Luqa Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code MLA TPE
ICAO Code LMML RCTP
City Luqa Taipei
Country Malta Taiwan
Timezone Europe/Malta Asia/Taipei
Elevation 300 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 25.080000, 121.230000

Luqa (MLA) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,773 kilometers (6,073 miles / 5,277 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Malta 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 10:48 in Luqa, it's 17:48 in Taipei. With a 7-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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 309° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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