TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
16,641 km
10,340 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
16,641 km
10,340 mi / 8,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

TPE TQS
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code TPE TQS
ICAO Code RCTP SKTQ
City Taipei Tres Esquinas
Country Taiwan Colombia
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Bogota
Elevation 106 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 0.750000, -75.230000

Taipei (TPE) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 16,641 kilometers (10,340 miles / 8,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Taiwan with Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:23 in Taipei, it's 04:23 in Tres Esquinas. With a 13-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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 329° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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