TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
12,653 km
7,862 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
12,653 km
7,862 mi / 6,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
255°
west southwest

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TPE WVB
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code TPE WVB
ICAO Code RCTP FYWB
City Taipei Walvis Bay
Country Taiwan Namibia
Timezone Asia/Taipei Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 106 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Taipei (TPE) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 12,653 kilometers (7,862 miles / 6,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 Namibia. 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 00:20 in Taipei, it's 18:20 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 72° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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