ATH
Athens
Greece
8,116 km
5,043 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
8,116 km
5,043 mi / 4,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
57°
east northeast

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ATH TAO
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code ATH TAO
ICAO Code LGAV ZSQD
City Athens Qingdao
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 308 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 36.270000, 120.370000

Athens (ATH) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 8,116 kilometers (5,043 miles / 4,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Greece with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Athens, it's 08:37 in Qingdao. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 305° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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