CTU
Chengdu
China
1,647 km
1,024 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
1,647 km
1,024 mi / 889 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CTU TAO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code CTU TAO
ICAO Code ZUUU ZSQD
City Chengdu Qingdao
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,625 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 36.270000, 120.370000

Chengdu (CTU) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 1,647 kilometers (1,024 miles / 889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 15:37 in Chengdu, it's 15:37 in Qingdao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,592 feet between the two airports. Liuting Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 252° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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