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HCN to GUF: distance & flight time
Hengchun (Hengchun Airport) → Gulf Shores (Jack Edwards Airport)
8,359 mi
13,452 km · 7,264 nm
16h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
8,359 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 51m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HCN — Hengchun Airport · Hengchun, Taiwan
- GUF — Jack Edwards Airport · Gulf Shores, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HCN
- KHH · Kaohsiung International Airport44 mi away
- PIF · Pingtung North Airport48 mi away
- KYD · Lanyu Airport52 mi away
- TTT · Taitung Airport55 mi away
Near GUF
- NPA · Pensacola Naval Air Station/Forrest Sherman Field21 mi away
- PNS · Pensacola Regional Airport32 mi away
- BFM · Mobile Downtown Airport33 mi away
- MOB · Mobile Regional Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HCN from GUF?
The flight distance from Hengchun (HCN) to Gulf Shores (GUF) is 8,359 miles (13,452 km, 7,264 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HCN to GUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HCN to GUF?
Nonstop service on HCN–GUF depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 51m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Hengchun and Gulf Shores?
Gulf Shores is 14 hours behind Hengchun.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HCN to GUF?
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Why are some HCN to GUF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HCN–GUF tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.