Calamba to Taichung flights
Taichung lies 1,106 km (687 mi) north of Calamba, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 10 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.
| Calamba | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Philippines | Taiwan |
| Population | 575,046 | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | MNL, 37 km out | RMQ, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Taichung
Crossing from Philippines into Taiwan: money changes from the Peso 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 Calamba
Calamba is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Taichung
Taichung is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hualien Chiashan Airport (HUN, 96 km), Chiayi Airport (CYI, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | RMQ | 15 km (9 mi) | 12,000 ft | 663 ft |
| Hualien Chiashan Airport | HUN | 96 km (60 mi) | 9,022 ft | 52 ft |
| Chiayi Airport (regional) | CYI | 82 km (51 mi) | 10,007 ft | 85 ft |
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Staying in Taichung
Our booking partner lists 518 places to stay in Taichung. Of the 432 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (270), and 11 are five-star. Across 319 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 460,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taichung from Calamba?
1,106 km (687 mi) in a straight line, north of Calamba.
How long does it take to get from Calamba to Taichung by air?
About 2 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calamba and Taichung?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Calamba to Taichung flights?
Typically Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ); Taichung also has HUN, CYI.
What currency do I need in Taichung?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where can I stay in Taichung?
Our booking partner lists 518 places to stay in Taichung, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.