ICN
Seoul
South Korea
557 km
346 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
557 km
346 mi / 301 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
258°
west southwest

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ICN TAO
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code ICN TAO
ICAO Code RKSI ZSQD
City Seoul Qingdao
Country South Korea China
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 36.270000, 120.370000

Seoul (ICN) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 557 kilometers (346 miles / 301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting South Korea with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Seoul, it's 05:07 in Qingdao.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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