RFP
Uturoa
French Polynesia
10,525 km
6,540 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
10,525 km
6,540 mi / 5,683 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
295°
west northwest

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RFP TPE
Airport Name Raiatea Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code RFP TPE
ICAO Code NTTR RCTP
City Uturoa Taipei
Country French Polynesia Taiwan
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Taipei
Elevation 3 ft 106 ft
Coordinates -16.720000, -151.470000 25.080000, 121.230000

Uturoa (RFP) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Raiatea Airport (RFP) in Uturoa, French Polynesia to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 10,525 kilometers (6,540 miles / 5,683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 French Polynesia 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 04:30 in Uturoa, it's 22:30 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 Uturoa (RFP) follows a heading of 106° (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 Raiatea Airport (RFP) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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