SIT
Sitka
United States
8,454 km
5,253 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
8,454 km
5,253 mi / 4,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
295°
west northwest

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SIT TPE
Airport Name Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SIT TPE
ICAO Code PASI RCTP
City Sitka Taipei
Country United States Taiwan
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Taipei
Elevation 27 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 57.050000, -135.360000 25.080000, 121.230000

Sitka (SIT) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) in Sitka, United States to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 8,454 kilometers (5,253 miles / 4,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Taiwan. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:56 in Sitka, it's 18:56 in Taipei. With a 17-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 Sitka (SIT) follows a heading of 33° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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