Flights to Kaohsiung
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kaohsiung is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,335-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base (TNN, 39 km), Taitung Airport (TTT, 82 km), Chiayi Airport (CYI, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung International Airport | KHH | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,335 ft | 31 ft |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | TNN | 39 km (24 mi) | 10,007 ft | 63 ft |
| Taitung Airport (regional) | TTT | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,999 ft | 143 ft |
| Chiayi Airport (regional) | CYI | 94 km (58 mi) | 10,007 ft | 85 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,335 ft, KHH can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 31 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Kaohsiung
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung to Shanghai | China | 964 km (599 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Kaohsiung to Guangzhou | China | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Kaohsiung to Shenzhen | China | 641 km (398 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Kaohsiung to Wuhan | China | 1,070 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kaohsiung to Hangzhou | China | 854 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Kaohsiung to Dongguan | China | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Kaohsiung to Hefei | China | 1,071 km (665 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kaohsiung to Nanjing | China | 1,061 km (659 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Kaohsiung to Foshan | China | 737 km (458 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Kaohsiung to Taipei | Taiwan | 298 km (185 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Kaohsiung to Hong Kong | Hong Kong | 632 km (393 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Kaohsiung to Qingdao | China | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Kaohsiung to Suzhou | China | 966 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Kaohsiung to Zhengzhou | China | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Kaohsiung to Nanning | China | 1,230 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kaohsiung to Pudong | China | 966 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Kaohsiung to Xiamen | China | 308 km (191 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Kaohsiung to Yangzhou | China | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kaohsiung to Huai'an | China | 1,227 km (762 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kaohsiung to Guiyang | China | 1,443 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kaohsiung to Bao'an | China | 660 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Kaohsiung to Wuxi | China | 995 km (619 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Kaohsiung to Chongqing | China | 1,574 km (978 mi) | about 2 h 46 min |
| Kaohsiung to Chengdu | China | 1,843 km (1,145 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Kaohsiung to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,958 km (1,216 mi) | about 3 h 16 min |
| Kaohsiung to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,623 km (2,873 mi) | about 6 h 41 min |
| Kaohsiung to Xi’an | China | 1,705 km (1,059 mi) | about 2 h 56 min |
| Kaohsiung to Mumbai | India | 4,925 km (3,060 mi) | about 7 h 4 min |
| Kaohsiung to Mexico City | Mexico | 13,675 km (8,497 mi) | about 18 h 17 min |
| Kaohsiung to Karachi | Pakistan | 5,397 km (3,353 mi) | about 7 h 40 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kaohsiung?
Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, TNN, TTT, CYI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KHH from Kaohsiung city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kaohsiung on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.