Chengdu to New Taipei City flights
New Taipei City lies 1,817 km (1,129 mi) east of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 3 h 5 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chengdu | New Taipei City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 20.9 million | 4 million |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | TSA, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in New Taipei City
Crossing from China into Taiwan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (TWD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +886; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in New Taipei City
New Taipei City is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE, 23 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 23 km (14 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
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Staying in New Taipei City
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in New Taipei City. Of the 140 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (96). Across 31 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 3,788 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is New Taipei City from Chengdu?
1,817 km (1,129 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to New Taipei City by air?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and New Taipei City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to New Taipei City flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA); New Taipei City also has TPE.
What currency do I need in New Taipei City?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where can I stay in New Taipei City?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in New Taipei City, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.