SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
9,962 km
6,190 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
9,962 km
6,190 mi / 5,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
48°
northeast

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SWS TPE
Airport Name Swansea Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code SWS TPE
ICAO Code EGFH RCTP
City Swansea Taipei
Country United Kingdom Taiwan
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Taipei
Elevation 299 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 51.610000, -4.070000 25.080000, 121.230000

Swansea (SWS) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 9,962 kilometers (6,190 miles / 5,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 United Kingdom 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 05:59 in Swansea, it's 13:59 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 Swansea (SWS) follows a heading of 330° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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