MCO
Orlando
United States
12,472 km
7,750 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
12,472 km
7,750 mi / 6,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
341°
north northwest

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MCO TAO
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code MCO TAO
ICAO Code KMCO ZSQD
City Orlando Qingdao
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 96 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 36.270000, 120.370000

Orlando (MCO) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 12,472 kilometers (7,750 miles / 6,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 10:00 in Orlando, it's 23:00 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 Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 21° (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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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