The flight distance from Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 16,400 kilometers (10,190 miles / 8,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Colombia with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:44 in Popayan, it's 18:44 in Taipei. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,581 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport sits lower than Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taipei (TPE) to Popayan (PPN) follows a heading of 35° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.