United Airlines launches new direct flight route from Kaohsiung to Tokyo Narita.
Updated:2025-09-25
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United Airlines held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today (12th) at Kaohsiung International Airport to celebrate the official launch of its new "Kaohsiung–Tokyo Narita" route. The event was joined by Kaohsiung City Mayor Chen Chi-mai, Director of the Kaohsiung City Tourism Bureau Kao Min-lin, and AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Neil Gibson, among other key partners, to welcome passengers boarding the inaugural flight between the two cities. United Airlines also held a special welcome event at Tokyo Narita Airport to greet the first group of travelers arriving from Kaohsiung.
Marcel Fuchs, Managing Director of International Sales at United Airlines, stated, “We are excited to launch this new route connecting Kaohsiung and Tokyo. Every time we open a new destination and offer more options for travelers, it is a moment worth celebrating. This new route will greatly benefit tourism development—not only making it easier for Japanese travelers to fly directly to Kaohsiung, but also providing Kaohsiung-based travelers with convenient connections to the United States.”
Daily Nonstop Flights from Kaohsiung to Tokyo Narita
The nonstop flight from Kaohsiung to Tokyo Narita departs daily at 10:25 AM and arrives at 3:15 PM local time. The return flight from Tokyo Narita to Kaohsiung departs daily at 5:30 PM and arrives at 9:00 PM on the same day. This route is operated with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, offering a total of 166 seats, including 16 business class seats.
Flight Schedule between Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) and Tokyo Narita (NRT)
|
Flight No. |
Departure |
Local Time |
Arrival |
Local Time |
Frequency |
|
UA838 |
Kaohsiung |
10:25 a.m. |
Tokyo Narita |
3:15 p.m. |
1 daily flight |
|
UA837 |
Tokyo Narita |
5:30 p.m. |
Kaohsiung |
9:00 p.m. |
1 daily flight |
*Flight schedules are subject to change based on operational needs.
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai stated, “We sincerely thank United Airlines for recognizing Kaohsiung’s vast potential and choosing to invest in our city during the global aviation recovery. As the first U.S. carrier to establish service in Kaohsiung, this new route connecting Kaohsiung, Japan, and the United States will not only benefit travelers in southern Taiwan but also open new doors for international tourism and business exchange.”
United Airlines has had a strong presence in the Taipei market since 1986. Since 2014, the airline has served over 2 million passengers on its Taipei–San Francisco route. This year, United has launched several new routes, including the Taipei–Guam service in April and the newly introduced Kaohsiung–Tokyo Narita route in July. United is now the only U.S. carrier offering flights departing from Kaohsiung.
About United Airlines
At United Airlines, Good Leads The Way. United’s U.S. hubs are located in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. With the most comprehensive global route network among North American airlines, measured by available seat miles, United is now the largest airline in the world. To learn more about joining the United team, please visit United Airlines’ careers page. For more information about the company, please visit United Airlines’ website. United Airlines' parent company is United Airlines Holdings, Inc., which is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol UAL.
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