Distance from Beijing to Taipei

🇨🇳 Beijing, China  →  🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan

1,722 km
Straight-line distance
1,070 mi
In miles
2h 39m
Est. flight time
South
Initial bearing 162°

The distance between Beijing and Taipei is 1,722 kilometres (1,070 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), the initial heading is roughly south (162°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 2h 39m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Beijing

China

Population (metro)21.5 million
Main airportPEK
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CNY)

China's capital and political and cultural heart, home to imperial palaces and modern megaprojects. One of the world's oldest cities with over 3,000 years of history.

Top sights: Forbidden City, Great Wall at Badaling, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace

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Taipei

Taiwan

Population (metro)7.0 million
Main airportTPE
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyNew Taiwan Dollar (TWD)

Taiwan's capital, a friendly, food-loving city ringed by green mountains and hot springs, anchored by the landmark Taipei 101 tower.

Top sights: Taipei 101, National Palace Museum, Shilin Night Market, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, Beitou hot springs

Frequently asked questions

How far is Taipei from Beijing?
1,722 km (1,070 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Taipei?
About 2h 39m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Taipei from Beijing?
Taipei lies roughly to the south of Beijing (initial bearing 162°).
Which airports serve this route?
Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE).

More distances from Beijing

See the country profiles for China and Taiwan, or open the Asia distance calculator.