TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
17,639 km
10,960 miles
WAP
Alto Palena
Chile
Distance
17,639 km
10,960 mi / 9,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
153°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

TPE WAP
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Alto Palena Airport
IATA Code TPE WAP
ICAO Code RCTP SCAP
City Taipei Alto Palena
Country Taiwan Chile
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Santiago
Elevation 106 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -43.610000, -71.810000

Taipei (TPE) to Alto Palena (WAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Alto Palena Airport (WAP) in Alto Palena, Chile is 17,639 kilometers (10,960 miles / 9,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.

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 Chile. 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 09:25 in Taipei, it's 22:25 in Alto Palena. With a 11-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 Alto Palena (WAP) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). 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 Alto Palena Airport (WAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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