IAD
Washington
United States
11,458 km
7,120 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
11,458 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
345°
north northwest

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IAD TAO
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code IAD TAO
ICAO Code KIAD ZSQD
City Washington Qingdao
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 312 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 36.270000, 120.370000

Washington (IAD) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 11,458 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 18:10 in Washington, it's 07:10 in Qingdao. With a 13-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 Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 14° (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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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