Chengdu to Sanxia flights
Sanxia lies 1,815 km (1,128 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.
| Chengdu | Sanxia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 20.9 million | 115,185 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | TPE, 21 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sanxia
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 Sanxia
Sanxia is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,008-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA, 23 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 21 km (13 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 23 km (14 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sanxia from Chengdu?
1,815 km (1,128 mi) in a straight line, east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Sanxia 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 Sanxia?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Sanxia flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE); Sanxia also has TSA.
What currency do I need in Sanxia?
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.