TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,572 km
7,812 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
12,572 km
7,812 mi / 6,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

TPE VRE
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code TPE VRE
ICAO Code RCTP FAVR
City Taipei Vredendal
Country Taiwan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 106 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Taipei (TPE) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 12,572 kilometers (7,812 miles / 6,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 South Africa. 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 03:33 in Taipei, it's 21:33 in Vredendal. With a 6-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 Vredendal (VRE) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 74° (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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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