LHR
London
United Kingdom
8,690 km
5,399 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
8,690 km
5,399 mi / 4,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
45°
northeast

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LHR TAO
Airport Name London Heathrow Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code LHR TAO
ICAO Code EGLL ZSQD
City London Qingdao
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 83 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -0.460000 36.270000, 120.370000

London (LHR) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 8,690 kilometers (5,399 miles / 4,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United Kingdom 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 05:01 in London, it's 13:01 in Qingdao. With a 8-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 London (LHR) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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