Kumamoto to Taichung (Qingshui) (KMJ–RMQ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
KMJ–RMQ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. STARLUX leads the route. The flight covers 857 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JX STARLUX | 6 | 32Q | 2h30 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
KMJ: JST · RMQ: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Kumamoto, it's 5:00 PM in Taichung (Qingshui).
Japanese passport holders enter Taiwan visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry (though some reports suggest validity for the duration of stay is sufficient for Japanese nationals, having 6 months avoids any questions). One blank page required. A return or onward ticket is needed.
At Taiwan Taoyuan (TPE) or Songshan (TSA), automated e-Gates are available for Japanese passport holders who have entered Taiwan at least once. First-time visitors register biometrics at the manned counters. Peak hours at TPE Terminal 1 (budget carriers) can mean 20 to 40 minutes at immigration. Terminal 2 (full-service carriers) is faster. No proof of funds or accommodation is requested for Japanese nationals.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to Taipei Taoyuan run about 4 hours on China Airlines, EVA Air, ANA, JAL, Peach, and Scoot. Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, Okinawa, and Sendai also have direct service. Taiwan uses the New Taiwan dollar (TWD), trading at roughly 0.22 TWD per JPY. EasyCard (iPASS also works) costs TWD 100 at any MRT station or convenience store, usable on metro, buses, YouBike, and in 7-Eleven and FamilyMart for purchases. No vaccination requirements.
KMJ–RMQ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KMJ to RMQ
Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) and Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base (RMQ) are connected by nonstop service from STARLUX. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KMJ to RMQ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KMJ to RMQ is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 857 miles (1,380 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chubu Centrair, Incheon and Naha. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.