RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
9,224 km
5,731 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,224 km
5,731 mi / 4,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
38°
northeast

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RFN TPE
Airport Name Raufarhofn Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RFN TPE
ICAO Code BIRG RCTP
City Raufarhofn Taipei
Country Iceland Taiwan
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Taipei
Elevation 39 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 66.410000, -15.920000 25.080000, 121.230000

Raufarhofn (RFN) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,224 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Iceland 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 23:59 in Raufarhofn, it's 07:59 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 Raufarhofn (RFN) follows a heading of 344° (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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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