Distance From Kinmen Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, KNH - BUF Distance

The distance from Kinmen Airport (KNH) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 7657 miles or 12322 kilometers or 6649 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shang-I ( Taiwan ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shang-I and Buffalo takes around 17 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kinmen Airport, Shang-I, Taiwan to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 17 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KNH - BUF

Kilometers		12322 km
Statute Miles		7657 miles
Nautical Miles		6649 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 36 minutes

Kinmen Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - KNH to BUF Flight Path

Location of Kinmen Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shang-I to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shang-I, Taiwan and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shang-I, Taiwan and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KNH - BUF

Time difference between Shang-I (Taiwan) and Buffalo (United States) is 12 Hours.
Buffalo time is 12 Hours behind Shang-I.

Location	Local Time
Shang-I (Taiwan)	2026-09-13, 19:21:12 CST
Buffalo (United States)	2026-09-13, 07:21:12 EDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kinmen Airport (KNH / RCBS) Shang-I, Taiwan

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States