Chengdu to Danshui flights
Danshui lies 1,811 km (1,125 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 4 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.
| Chengdu | Danshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 20.9 million | 189,271 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | TSA, 16 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Danshui
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 Danshui
Danshui is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 16 km (10 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, 24 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 16 km (10 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 24 km (15 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Danshui from Chengdu?
1,811 km (1,125 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Danshui by air?
About 3 h 4 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 Danshui?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Danshui flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA); Danshui also has TPE.
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.