RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
14,150 km
8,792 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
14,150 km
8,792 mi / 7,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
41°
northeast

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RAI TPE
Airport Name Praia International Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RAI TPE
ICAO Code GVNP RCTP
City Praia Taipei
Country Cape Verde Taiwan
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Asia/Taipei
Elevation 230 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 14.920000, -23.490000 25.080000, 121.230000

Praia (RAI) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 14,150 kilometers (8,792 miles / 7,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Cape Verde 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 02:39 in Praia, it's 11:39 in Taipei. With a 9-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 Praia (RAI) follows a heading of 315° (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 Praia International Airport (RAI) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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