FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
8,327 km
5,174 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
8,327 km
5,174 mi / 4,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
51°
northeast

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FRA TAO
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code FRA TAO
ICAO Code EDDF ZSQD
City Frankfurt am Main Qingdao
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 364 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 36.270000, 120.370000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 8,327 kilometers (5,174 miles / 4,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Germany 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 08:17 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 15:17 in Qingdao. With a 7-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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 322° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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