The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 11,700 kilometers (7,270 miles / 6,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 11:30 in Taipei, it's 05:30 in Welkom. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,293 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 69° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.