MUC
Munich
Germany
8,257 km
5,131 miles
TAO
Qingdao
China
Distance
8,257 km
5,131 mi / 4,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

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MUC TAO
Airport Name Munich International Airport Liuting Airport
IATA Code MUC TAO
ICAO Code EDDM ZSQD
City Munich Qingdao
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,487 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 36.270000, 120.370000

Munich (MUC) to Qingdao (TAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Liuting Airport (TAO) in Qingdao, China is 8,257 kilometers (5,131 miles / 4,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Germany 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 22:42 in Munich, it's 05:42 in Qingdao. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,454 feet between the two airports. Liuting Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 319° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Liuting Airport (TAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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