BNA
Nashville
United States
11,495 km
7,142 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
11,495 km
7,142 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BNA TAO
Airport Name Nashville International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code BNA TAO
ICAO Code KBNA ZSQD
City Nashville Qingdao
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 599 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.120000, -86.680000 36.270000, 120.370000

Nashville (BNA) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nashville International Airport (BNA) in Nashville, United States to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 11,495 kilometers (7,142 miles / 6,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:42 in Nashville, it's 05:42 in Qingdao. With a 14-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 Nashville (BNA) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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