EVA Air launches longest non‑stop Washington‑Dulles to Taipei flight
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EVA Air began non‑stop service between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on 26 June 2026, creating the longest non‑stop flight from IAD at approximately 7,800 miles (12,552 km).
The route operates four times per week in each direction, with Washington departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and Taipei departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, using a Boeing 787‑9 configured with 26 Royal Laurel Class seats, 28 Premium Economy seats and 224 Economy Class seats for a total of 278 seats, and a flight time of more than 15 hours, placing it in the ultra‑long‑haul category.
The addition of the EVA Air service is part of a broader effort to expand Dulles Airport’s role as the international gateway for the Washington DC region.