Shūnan to Taipei flights
Taipei lies 1,412 km (878 mi) south-west of Shūnan, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 34 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.
| Shūnan | Taipei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Taiwan |
| Population | 149,632 | 7.9 million |
| Elevation | 316 m (1,037 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | KKJ, 77 km out | TSA, 3 km out |
Clocks in Taipei are 1 h behind Shūnan right now, so a 2 h 34 min journey lands only 1 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Taipei
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shūnan
Shūnan is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Matsuyama Airport (MYJ, 85 km), Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport (IWK, 39 km), Yamaguchi Ube Airport (UBJ, 53 km), Iwami Airport (IWJ, 66 km), Oita Airport (OIT, 67 km).
Arriving in Taipei
Taipei is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA), 3 km (2 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, 30 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 30 km (19 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
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Staying in Taipei
Our booking partner lists 842 places to stay in Taipei. Of the 727 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (435), and 38 are five-star. Across 621 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 711,621 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Taipei from Shūnan?
1,412 km (878 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shūnan.
How long does it take to get from Shūnan to Taipei by air?
About 2 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shūnan and Taipei?
Taipei is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Taipei against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Shūnan to Taipei flights?
Typically Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) to Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA); Taipei also has TPE.
What currency do I need in Taipei?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where can I stay in Taipei?
Our booking partner lists 842 places to stay in Taipei, 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 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.