AMS to TPE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is 9,443 km (5,867 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TPE to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Taoyuan?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is 9,443 km (5,867 mi, 5,099 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to TPE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TPE is roughly northeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to TPE route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-TPE in IATA codes and EHAM-RCTP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport is TPE (RCTP).
| AMS | TPE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | RCTP |
| Country | Netherlands | Taiwan |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 106 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #40 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; RCTP starts with R, the prefix for East Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TPE sits 117 ft (36 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to TPE
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Taoyuan?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) are 9,443 km (5,867 mi, 5,099 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to TPE?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and TPE takes about 12h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TPE from AMS?
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) lies roughly northeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to TPE?
1 airline appear on the AMS-TPE route in the open dataset, including KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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