Taichung to Plaridel flights
Plaridel lies 1,030 km (640 mi) south of Taichung, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 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.
| Taichung | Plaridel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Taiwan | Philippines |
| Population | 2.9 million | 120,939 |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) | UTC+8 (Asia/Manila) |
| Nearest large airport | RMQ, 15 km out | MNL, 46 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Plaridel
Crossing from Taiwan into Philippines: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (PHP); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +63; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q60061806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Plaridel
Plaridel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 12,261-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base (CRK, 46 km), Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point (SFS, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | 46 km (29 mi) | 12,261 ft | 75 ft |
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | 46 km (29 mi) | 10,499 ft | 484 ft |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,003 ft | 64 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Plaridel from Taichung?
1,030 km (640 mi) in a straight line, south of Taichung.
How long does it take to get from Taichung to Plaridel by air?
About 2 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 Taichung and Plaridel?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Taichung to Plaridel flights?
Typically Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL); Plaridel also has CRK, SFS.
What currency do I need in Plaridel?
The Peso (PHP).
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.