Xiamen to Taitung flights
Taitung lies 366 km (227 mi) south-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 13 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 | Taitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Taiwan |
| Population | 4.6 million | 103,260 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Taipei) |
| Nearest large airport | XMN, 8 km out | KHH, 84 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Taitung
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 Taitung
Taitung is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH), 84 km (52 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, 98 km), Taitung Airport (TTT, 4 km), Lanyu Airport (KYD, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaohsiung International Airport | KHH | 84 km (52 mi) | 10,335 ft | 31 ft |
| Tainan International Airport / Tainan Air Base | TNN | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,007 ft | 63 ft |
| Taitung Airport (regional) | TTT | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,999 ft | 143 ft |
| Lanyu Airport (regional) | KYD | 91 km (57 mi) | 3,852 ft | 44 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Taitung from Xiamen?
366 km (227 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Xiamen.
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Taitung by air?
About 1 h 13 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 Taitung?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Xiamen to Taitung flights?
Typically Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH); Taitung also has TNN, TTT, KYD.
What currency do I need in Taitung?
The Dollar (TWD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.