Xiamen to Taichung flights
Taichung lies 266 km (165 mi) east of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 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.
| Xiamen | Taichung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | XMN, 8 km out | RMQ, 15 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Taichung
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 Xiamen
Xiamen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 62 km), Kinmen Airport (KNH, 29 km).
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 Xiamen?
266 km (165 mi) in a straight line, east of Xiamen.
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Taichung by air?
About 1 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 Xiamen and Taichung?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xiamen to Taichung flights?
Typically Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) 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
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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.