How far is Tokyo from Taipei?

2,095 km (1,302 miles) in a straight line (great-circle distance). The distance is the same in both directions.

How long is the flight from Taipei to Tokyo?

A nonstop flight covers the distance in roughly 3h 7m. That estimate assumes an average 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent; scheduled times vary with routing and winds.

What direction is Tokyo from Taipei?

Tokyo lies roughly northeast of Taipei; the initial great-circle bearing is 51°.

What is the time difference between Taipei and Tokyo?

Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Taipei (UTC+8). Neither city uses daylight saving time.

Which airports serve this route?

Taipei: Taoyuan (TPE) and Songshan (TSA). Tokyo: Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT).

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Distance from Taipei to Tokyo

🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan

2,095 km

Straight-line distance

1,302 mi

In miles

3h 7m

Est. nonstop flight

Northeast

Initial bearing 51°

Time difference

The dashed line joins the two city centres; the true shortest path on the globe is a great-circle arc, and real flight paths also bend around restricted airspace and follow airways.

Island to island

Leaving northern Taiwan, the great-circle path heads northeast over the East China Sea, passing close to the Yaeyama and Miyako islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan's westernmost territory, which lie closer to Taiwan than to Tokyo. It then follows the Ryukyu chain toward southern Kyushu and continues past Shikoku and the Kii Peninsula. Nonstop flights run from Taoyuan (TPE) to Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND), and from Taipei Songshan (TSA) to Haneda, which connects two airports close to their city centres.

Shared history, close ties

Taiwan was under Japanese rule from 1895 to 1945, and the period left railways, buildings and loanwords that can still be seen today. Japan switched diplomatic recognition to the People's Republic of China in 1972, so relations with Taiwan are conducted through unofficial representative offices, but economic and personal ties have remained strong. Japan is one of the most popular overseas destinations for Taiwanese travellers, and Taiwan is a major source of visitors to Japan.

Semiconductors have added a new link: Taiwan's largest chipmaker opened a factory in Kumamoto, on Kyushu, in 2024.

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Taipei

Taiwan

AirportsTaoyuan (TPE) and Songshan (TSA)

Time zoneUTC+8

CurrencyNew Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

LanguageMandarin

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Tokyo

Japan

AirportsHaneda (HND) and Narita (NRT)

Time zoneUTC+9

CurrencyJapanese Yen (JPY)

LanguageJapanese

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Taipei?: 2,095 km (1,302 miles) in a straight line (great-circle distance). The distance is the same in both directions.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Tokyo?: A nonstop flight covers the distance in roughly 3h 7m. That estimate assumes an average 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent; scheduled times vary with routing and winds.
What direction is Tokyo from Taipei?: Tokyo lies roughly northeast of Taipei; the initial great-circle bearing is 51°.
What is the time difference between Taipei and Tokyo?: Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Taipei (UTC+8). Neither city uses daylight saving time.
Which airports serve this route?: Taipei: Taoyuan (TPE) and Songshan (TSA). Tokyo: Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT).

Other routes from Taipei and Tokyo

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