TAO
Qingdao
China
8,640 km
5,368 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,640 km
5,368 mi / 4,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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TAO YVR
Airport Name Liuting Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TAO YVR
ICAO Code ZSQD CYVR
City Qingdao Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 36.270000, 120.370000 49.190000, -123.180000

Qingdao (TAO) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,640 kilometers (5,368 miles / 4,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:04 in Qingdao, it's 02:04 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Richmond (YVR) to Qingdao (TAO) follows a heading of 312° (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 Liuting Airport (TAO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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