Taoyuan to Narita
3h 08m The flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Narita International Airport (NRT) covers 2,181 km (1,355 miles) and takes approximately 3h 08m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 52°, passing near 30.8° N, 130.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 3h 58m | 4h 23m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 48m | 3h 13m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 2h 25m | 2h 51m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 2h 34m | 2h 59m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| TPE | NRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport | Narita International Airport |
| City | Taoyuan | Narita |
| Country | Taiwan | Japan |
| ICAO | RCTP | RJAA |
| Coordinates | 25.0777, 121.233 | 35.7686, 140.3887 |
| Elevation | 106 ft | 141 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Taoyuan to Narita?
A non-stop flight from Taoyuan (TPE) to Narita (NRT) takes about 3h 08m. The great-circle distance is 2,181 km (1,355 miles, 1,178 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 52°.
How far is Taoyuan from Narita?
2,181 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 1,355 miles or 1,178 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between TPE and NRT?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 2,181 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.