Taoyuan to Kumamoto (TPE–KMJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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790 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 28m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CI394
CI China
32Q
6:00 AM
CST TI
9:10 AM
JST
2h 10m
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5175cs
EY Etihad
339
7:30 AM
CST TT1
10:45 AM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JX846+1
JX STARLUX
339
7:30 AM
CST TT1
10:45 AM
JST
2h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI194+1
CI China
32Q
2:30 PM
CST TI
5:30 PM
JST
2h
25%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI395
CI China
32Q
10:10 AM
JST TI
11:25 AM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JX847+1
JX STARLUX
339
11:55 AM
JST
1:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY5174cs
EY Etihad
339
11:55 AM
JST
1:20 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CI195+1
CI China
32Q
6:35 PM
JST TI
8:10 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5171cs
JL Japan
32Q
6:40 PM
JST TI
7:55 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
PUS Busan 4h 35m 7CBRBX ZE Busan (PUS) to Kumamoto flights
ICN Seoul 5h 10m 7CAFB7 JLKETW Seoul (ICN) to Kumamoto flights
OKA Naha 5h 25m BRCIEY NH Naha (OKA) to Kumamoto flights
NGO Tokoname 5h 55m CICXEY JH Tokoname (NGO) to Kumamoto flights
NRT Narita 6h 18m BRCICX GKJL Narita (NRT) to Kumamoto flights
HND Tokyo 6h 58m ITMM 6JASAY Tokyo (HND) to Kumamoto flights
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Taoyuan to Kumamoto
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 790 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

TPE–KMJ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Airlines and STARLUX lead the route. The flight covers 790 miles in approximately 2h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TPE–KMJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CI China Airlines Also: JL 7 32Q 2h-2h10 SkyTeam JL
JX STARLUX Also: EY 7 339 2h15 EY
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CI
339 Airbus A330-900neo – EY, JX
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CI (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: JX (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TPE to KMJ direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TPE to KMJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kumamoto from Taoyuan

Nearby airports with service to Kumamoto Airport.
Metric TPE→KMJ RMQ→KMJ TNN→KMJ
Distance from TPE 68 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 21 6 2
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 15m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of TPE with service to Kumamoto Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Kumamoto is 1 hour ahead of Taoyuan.
TPE: CST · KMJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Taoyuan, it's 7:00 PM in Kumamoto.
Distance & Flight Time
790 mi / 1,272 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Taiwan (ROC) passport holders enter Japan visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. All visitors must complete the Visit Japan Web registration before arrival for customs and immigration declarations. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket may be requested at immigration.

Getting to TPE

The Airport MRT (Taoyuan Airport Line) connects Taipei Main Station to the airport in 35 minutes for TWD $160 (express) or 50 minutes for TWD $150 (commuter). Trains run from 06:00 to 23:00. Bus services (Kuo-Kuang and others) also connect central Taipei to Taoyuan for around TWD $125, but are slower.Taxis from Taipei city centre cost TWD $1,200–1,600 depending on traffic; the national freeway (No. 2) is the standard driving route. Self-drive parking is available in multi-storey structures at both terminals.

TPE–KMJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Taoyuan to Kumamoto route.
Route details
Distance790 mi / 1,272 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 26 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TPE
IATA / ICAOTPE / RCTP
TimezoneAsia/Taipei
Passengers/yr44.9M
Elevation106 ft / 32 m
Destination: KMJ
IATA / ICAOKMJ / RJFT
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation642 ft / 196 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPE to KMJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to Kumamoto Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 790 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TPE to KMJ: China Airlines and STARLUX.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Gimhae, Incheon and Naha.
Kumamoto is 1 hour ahead of Taoyuan.
Yes, return flights from KMJ to TPE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RMQ and TNN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TPE to KMJ

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) are connected by nonstop service from China Airlines and STARLUX. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TPE to KMJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPE to KMJ is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 790 miles (1,272 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 47 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Gimhae, Incheon and Naha. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Taichung (Qingshui) (RMQ) and Tainan (Rende) (TNN).