ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
8,666 km
5,385 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
8,666 km
5,385 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ADD TAO
Airport Name Bole International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code ADD TAO
ICAO Code HAAB ZSQD
City Addis Ababa Qingdao
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,630 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 36.270000, 120.370000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 8,666 kilometers (5,385 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:37 in Addis Ababa, it's 08:37 in Qingdao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,597 feet between the two airports. Liuting Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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