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MEL to TAO: distance & flight time

Melbourne (Melbourne International Airport) → Qingdao (Liuting Airport)

5,343 mi
8,599 km · 4,643 nm
10h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details

5,343 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 57m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MEL from TAO?

The flight distance from Melbourne (MEL) to Qingdao (TAO) is 5,343 miles (8,599 km, 4,643 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MEL to TAO?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Qingdao?

Qingdao is 2 hours behind Melbourne.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MEL to TAO?

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