TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
10,132 km
6,296 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
10,132 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
308°
northwest

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TPE WAX
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code TPE WAX
ICAO Code RCTP HLZW
City Taipei Zuwara
Country Taiwan Libya
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 106 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 32.950000, 12.020000

Taipei (TPE) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 10,132 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Libya. 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 16:02 in Taipei, it's 10:02 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 59° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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