TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
15,107 km
9,387 miles
UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
Distance
15,107 km
9,387 mi / 8,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
39°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

TPE UPL
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Upala Airport
IATA Code TPE UPL
ICAO Code RCTP MRUP
City Taipei Upala
Country Taiwan Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 106 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 10.890000, -85.020000

Taipei (TPE) to Upala (UPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica is 15,107 kilometers (9,387 miles / 8,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:52 in Taipei, it's 22:52 in Upala. With a 14-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 Upala (UPL) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 325° (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 Upala Airport (UPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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