TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
13,701 km
8,513 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,701 km
8,513 mi / 7,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
295°
west northwest

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TPE UCN
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code TPE UCN
ICAO Code RCTP GLBU
City Taipei Buchanan
Country Taiwan Liberia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 106 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 5.170000, -9.280000

Taipei (TPE) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,701 kilometers (8,513 miles / 7,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 Taiwan with Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:28 in Taipei, it's 04:28 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 55° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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