KIX
Osaka
Japan
1,363 km
847 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
1,363 km
847 mi / 736 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
283°
west northwest

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KIX TAO
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code KIX TAO
ICAO Code RJBB ZSQD
City Osaka Qingdao
Country Japan China
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 36.270000, 120.370000

Osaka (KIX) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 1,363 kilometers (847 miles / 736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Japan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Osaka, it's 11:40 in Qingdao.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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