PYE
Penrhyn Island
CK
9,513 km
5,911 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,513 km
5,911 mi / 5,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
296°
west northwest

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PYE TPE
Airport Name Tongareva Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code PYE TPE
ICAO Code NCPY RCTP
City Penrhyn Island Taipei
Country CK Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Taipei
Elevation 8 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -9.010000, -158.030000 25.080000, 121.230000

Penrhyn Island (PYE) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tongareva Airport (PYE) in Penrhyn Island, CK to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,513 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:14 in Penrhyn Island, it's 09:14 in Taipei. With a 18-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 Penrhyn Island (PYE) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tongareva Airport (PYE) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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