Naha to Danshui by ferry
Danshui lies 635 km (395 mi) west of Naha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 635 km (395 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 19 h 15 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Naha | Danshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Taiwan |
| Population | 317,625 | 189,271 |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Port | Port of Naha | Liukuaicuo Fishing Port |
Clocks in Danshui are 1 h behind Naha right now, so a 19 h 15 min journey lands only 18 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Danshui
Crossing from Japan into Taiwan: money changes from the Yen to the Dollar (TWD); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +886; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book ferries from Naha to Danshui
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Staying in Danshui
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Book a hotel in Danshui
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Common questions
How far is Danshui from Naha?
635 km (395 mi) in a straight line, west of Naha; by road roughly 775 km (482 mi).
How long does it take to get from Naha to Danshui by ferry?
About 19 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Naha and Danshui?
Danshui is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Taipei against Asia/Tokyo).
What currency do I need in Danshui?
The Dollar (TWD).
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.