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TAO to TCM: distance & flight time

Qingdao (Liuting Airport) → Tacoma (McChord Air Force Base)

5,489 mi
8,833 km · 4,769 nm
11h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,489 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 14m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-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 TAO from TCM?

The flight distance from Qingdao (TAO) to Tacoma (TCM) is 5,489 miles (8,833 km, 4,769 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from TAO to TCM?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 14m 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 Qingdao and Tacoma?

Tacoma is 15 hours behind Qingdao.

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

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