TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
9,579 km
5,952 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,579 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
320°
northwest

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TPE ZJI
Airport Name Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code TPE ZJI
ICAO Code RCTP LSZL
City Taipei N/A
Country Taiwan Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Taipei Europe/Zurich
Elevation 106 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 25.080000, 121.230000 46.160000, 8.880000

Taipei (TPE) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 9,579 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Taipei, it's 09:12 in Locarno Airport. With a 7-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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 57° (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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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