The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 9,676 kilometers (6,012 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 10:17 in Dar es Salaam, it's 15:17 in Qingdao. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 259° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.