Summary: EVA Air will begin nonstop flights between Taipei and Washington, D.C. on June 26, 2026, operating four times weekly with a Boeing 787-9 in a three-class layout that includes the carrier’s new fourth-generation Premium Economy.

EVA Air will introduce a nonstop Taipei–Washington D.C. route starting June 26, 2026, marking a strategic expansion of its North American services. The new link, flown four times per week, increases EVA Air’s presence across the continent and brings direct connectivity between Taiwan and the U.S. capital.

A Strategic East Coast Addition

The Taipei–Washington D.C. service strengthens EVA Air’s East Coast footprint by linking Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport directly with a major political, business and cultural hub. The carrier says the route further positions EVA Air as a leading trans-Pacific operator, offering more options for both business travellers and tourists.

Aircraft and Onboard Experience

EVA Air will operate the new service using a Boeing 787-9 configured in three classes. The layout includes the airline’s fourth-generation Premium Economy, which EVA Air markets as having the largest seat pitch in its class and a premium long-haul cabin experience aimed at bridging the comfort gap with business class.

Flight Schedule and Frequency

  • Flight No. BR04 — Departure 19:30 (Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat); Arrival 22:30
  • Flight No. BR03 — Departure 01:50 (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun); Arrival 05:45+1
  • Service begins: June 26, 2026; frequency: four flights per week

Timings have been arranged to provide convenient connections at EVA Air’s hub in Taipei, enabling travellers from North America to continue on to destinations across Asia with minimal layover time.

Network Growth and Connections

With the Washington D.C. addition, EVA Air’s North American operation will total 98 weekly flights serving ten major airports. Passengers can connect through EVA Air’s gateways—including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Houston—to reach a wide range of destinations.

  • Star Alliance partnerships (Air Canada, United Airlines, Avianca) help link travellers to over 200 destinations across the Americas
  • Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport provides onward connections to major Asian cities such as Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Bangkok
EVA Air Boeing 787-9 at a gate, illustrating new long-haul service between Taipei and Washington D.C.
EVA Air will operate the Taipei–Washington D.C. nonstop using a Boeing 787-9 in a three-class layout

Economic and Regional Impact

Authorities estimate the new route will generate more than $61 million in annual economic benefit for the U.S. National Capital region. Washington’s mix of government institutions, multinational businesses and cultural sites underpins demand for premium and direct long-haul service.

What This Means for Travellers

The nonstop flight reduces travel time between the U.S. capital and Taiwan and adds a direct option for passengers seeking EVA Air’s five-star onboard service. Business travellers gain faster access to Taipei and onward Asian connections, while leisure travellers get more scheduling and class options for long-haul trips.

For the airline industry, the new link cements EVA Air’s role on trans-Pacific routes and reflects continued demand for point-to-point long-haul services connecting major political and commercial centres.

So what? Travellers between North America and Asia now have a direct, four-times-weekly option between Washington, D.C. and Taipei with EVA Air’s long-haul product — a faster connection that boosts travel choices and onward connectivity across Asia.