SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
14,222 km
8,837 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
14,222 km
8,837 mi / 7,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
40°
northeast

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SFL TPE
Airport Name Sao Filipe Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SFL TPE
ICAO Code GVSF RCTP
City Sao Filipe Taipei
Country Cape Verde Taiwan
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Asia/Taipei
Elevation 617 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 14.880000, -24.480000 25.080000, 121.230000

Sao Filipe (SFL) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 14,222 kilometers (8,837 miles / 7,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 07:30 in Sao Filipe, it's 16:30 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 Sao Filipe (SFL) follows a heading of 316° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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