Xiamen to Hsinchu flights
Hsinchu lies 294 km (183 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 8 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 | Hsinchu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 453,536 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | XMN, 8 km out | TPE, 40 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Hsinchu
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 Hsinchu
Hsinchu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), 40 km (25 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, 66 km), Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | TPE | 40 km (25 mi) | 12,008 ft | 106 ft |
| Taipei Songshan International Airport | TSA | 66 km (41 mi) | 8,547 ft | 18 ft |
| Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base | RMQ | 69 km (43 mi) | 12,000 ft | 663 ft |
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Staying in Hsinchu
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Common questions
How far is Hsinchu from Xiamen?
294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, east of Xiamen.
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Hsinchu by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Hsinchu?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xiamen to Hsinchu flights?
Typically Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE); Hsinchu also has TSA, RMQ.
What currency do I need in Hsinchu?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where can I stay in Hsinchu?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Hsinchu, 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 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.