Updated: January 9, 2026
Taiwan Asia

Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)

Kaohsiung International Airport averages 92 flights per day to 36 destinations, with 4 domestic and 32 international routes. A total of 26 airlines operate at KHH, led by China Airlines. This airport provides direct service to 12 countries across two continents, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Japan as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Kaohsiung connects to Chitose, with a typical flight time of 4 hrs 20 mins.

IATA
KHH
ICAO
RCKH
Elevation
31 ft (9 m) MSL
Local Time
Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00)
Destinations
36 (4 domestic · 32 international)
Flights per day
92 (30 domestic · 64 international)
Busiest Route
Makung City (17/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Chitose 4 hrs 20 mins
Shortest Flight
Makung City 50 mins
Top Airline
China Airlines (13 routes)
Top Country
Taiwan (30 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,351 ft / 3,155 m

Weather in Kaohsiung

36 Destinations from Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)

This week, 36 active routes depart from Kaohsiung International Airport. The busiest route connects Kaohsiung with Makung City and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Chitose, and the shortest flight is to Makung City.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
17 Makung City KHH → MZG
50 mins
 Mandarin Airlines, UNI Air2
12 Hong Kong KHH → HKG
2 hrs 5 mins
 Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air, Hong Kong Express, Mandarin Airlines5
12 Shang-I KHH → KNH
1 hr 5 mins
 Mandarin Airlines, UNI Air2
8 Tokyo KHH → NRT
3 hrs 25 mins
 China Airlines, EVA Air, Jetstar Japan, Thai AirAsia, Tigerair Taiwan, United Airlines6
5 Osaka KHH → KIX
3 hrs 10 mins
 China Airlines, EVA Air, Peach Aviation, Tigerair Taiwan4
4 Macau KHH → MFM
2 hrs 5 mins
 Air Macau, EVA Air, Tigerair Taiwan3
3 Seoul KHH → ICN
3 hrs
 China Airlines, EVA Air, T'Way Air3
3 Naha KHH → OKA
2 hrs 10 mins
 China Airlines, Thai Lion Air, Tigerair Taiwan3
3 Hanoi KHH → HAN
2 hrs 45 mins
 VietJetAir, Vietnam Airlines2
2 Bangkok (BKK) KHH → BKK
3 hrs 25 mins
 China Airlines, Thai Airways International2
2 Bangkok (DMK) KHH → DMK
3 hrs 25 mins
 Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air2
2 Busan-si KHH → PUS
2 hrs 55 mins
 Air Busan, Jeju Air2
2 Ho Chi Minh City KHH → SGN
3 hrs 20 mins
 VietJetAir, Vietnam Airlines2
2 Shanghai KHH → PVG
2 hrs 35 mins
 China Airlines, EVA Air, Juneyao Airlines3
2 Seoul-si KHH → GMP
3 hrs 5 mins
 Jeju Air, Tigerair Taiwan, T'Way Air3
2 Manila KHH → MNL
2 hrs 15 mins
 Cebu Pacific Air, China Airlines, Philippines AirAsia3
2 Fukuoka KHH → FUK
3 hrs
 China Airlines, EVA Air, Tigerair Taiwan3
1 Jeju City KHH → CJU
3 hrs 20 mins
 Tigerair Taiwan, T'Way Air2
1 Hualien KHH → HUN
1 hr 5 mins
 Mandarin Airlines1
1 Kumamoto KHH → KMJ
2 hrs 40 mins
 China Airlines, Tigerair Taiwan2
1 Wuhan KHH → WUH
3 hrs
 China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines2
6/week Chitose KHH → CTS
4 hrs 20 mins
 Thai Lion Air, Tigerair Taiwan2
6/week Da Nang KHH → DAD
2 hrs 40 mins
 Tigerair Taiwan1
5/week Xiamen KHH → XMN
2 hrs
 Mandarin Airlines, Xiamen Airlines2
4/week Kuala Lumpur KHH → KUL
4 hrs 10 mins
 AirAsia1
4/week Nanjing KHH → NKG
2 hrs 45 mins
 China Eastern Airlines1
3/week Okayama City KHH → OKJ
2 hrs 55 mins
 Tigerair Taiwan1
3/week Sendai KHH → SDJ
3 hrs 45 mins
 Tigerair Taiwan1
3/week Shenzhen KHH → SZX
2 hrs
 China Airlines1
3/week Singapore KHH → SIN
4 hrs 5 mins
 China Airlines1
3/week Tokoname KHH → NGO
3 hrs 20 mins
 Tigerair Taiwan1
1/week Chiang Mai KHH → CNX
3 hrs 40 mins
 Thai Lion Air1
1/week Chongqing KHH → CKG
3 hrs 15 mins
 China Airlines1
1/week Fuzhou KHH → FOC
2 hrs 5 mins
 Xiamen Airlines1
1/week Nangang Island KHH → LZN
1 hr 40 mins
 Mandarin Airlines1
1/week San Francisco KHH → SFO United Airlines1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Kaohsiung International Airport is served by 26 airlines, with China Airlines in the lead at 18% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 45% of routes. 12 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 25 airlines operate international routes, compared with 2 serving domestic routes. Thai Lion Air is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Chitose with a flight time of 4 hrs 20 mins.

  • China Airlines13 routes
  • Tigerair Taiwan13 routes
  • EVA Air7 routes
  • Mandarin Airlines6 routes
  • Thai Lion Air4 routes
  • T'Way Air3 routes
  • UNI Air2 routes
  • Thai AirAsia2 routes
  • United Airlines2 routes
  • VietJetAir2 routes
  • Vietnam Airlines2 routes
  • Jeju Air2 routes
  • China Eastern Airlines2 routes
  • Xiamen Airlines2 routes
  • Cathay Pacific1 route
  • Hong Kong Express1 route
  • Jetstar Japan1 route
  • Peach Aviation1 route
  • Air Macau1 route
  • Thai Airways International1 route
  • Air Busan1 route
  • Juneyao Airlines1 route
  • Cebu Pacific Air1 route
  • Philippines AirAsia1 route
  • China Southern Airlines1 route
  • AirAsia1 route

Kaohsiung International Airport provides direct service to 12 countries across two continents. The route network is 11% domestic and 89% international, with Tokyo, Japan serving as the primary international destination.

  • Taiwan30/day
  • Japan20/day
  • Hong Kong SAR China12/day
  • South Korea9/day
  • Vietnam6/day
  • China5/day
  • Thailand5/day
  • Macao SAR China4/day
  • Philippines2/day
  • Malaysia4/week
  • Singapore3/week
  • United States1/week

Global Rankings of Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)

This snapshot shows how Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Kaohsiung Airport (KHH)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
09 10,351 ft · 3,155 m 197 ft · 60 m Concrete
27 10,351 ft · 3,155 m 197 ft · 60 m Concrete

15 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,351 ft / 3,155 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Kaohsiung International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m