EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
8,467 km
5,261 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
8,467 km
5,261 mi / 4,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
44°
northeast

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EDI TAO
Airport Name Edinburgh Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code EDI TAO
ICAO Code EGPH ZSQD
City Edinburgh Qingdao
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 135 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 55.950000, -3.370000 36.270000, 120.370000

Edinburgh (EDI) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 8,467 kilometers (5,261 miles / 4,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 21:41 in Edinburgh, it's 05:41 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 Edinburgh (EDI) follows a heading of 331° (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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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