HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,844 km
4,253 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
6,844 km
4,253 mi / 3,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
66°
east northeast

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HEL TAO
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code HEL TAO
ICAO Code EFHK ZSQD
City Helsinki Qingdao
Country Finland China
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 179 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 36.270000, 120.370000

Helsinki (HEL) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 6,844 kilometers (4,253 miles / 3,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Finland 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 05:39 in Helsinki, it's 11:39 in Qingdao. With a 6-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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 326° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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