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TCM to TAO: distance & flight time

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

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

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

The flight distance from Tacoma (TCM) to Qingdao (TAO) 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 TCM to TAO?

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 Tacoma and Qingdao?

Qingdao is 15 hours ahead of Tacoma.

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

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