TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
9,374 km
5,825 miles
UKA
Ukunda
Kenya
Distance
9,374 km
5,825 mi / 5,061 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

TPE UKA
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Ukunda Airstrip
IATA Code TPE UKA
ICAO Code RCTP HKUK
City Taipei Ukunda
Country Taiwan Kenya
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 106 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -4.290000, 39.570000

Taipei (TPE) to Ukunda (UKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Ukunda, Kenya is 9,374 kilometers (5,825 miles / 5,061 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Kenya. 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 14:49 in Taipei, it's 09:49 in Ukunda. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ukunda (UKA) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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