Daqing to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (DQA–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U1603
3U Sichuan
320
1:45 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6225
CZ China Southern
320
1:45 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5530
MU China Eastern
321
2:45 PM
CST
5:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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MU5529
MU China Eastern
321
11:45 AM
CST
2:00 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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3U1604
3U Sichuan
320
10:50 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6226
CZ China Southern
320
10:50 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Daqing to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
3 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 763 mi 2h 30m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

DQA–TAO is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 763 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DQA–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 2h30
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 320 2h30 SkyTeam
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 321 2h30 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, CZ
321 Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (11 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 39%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DQA to TAO direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
18
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DQA to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Qingdao (Jiaozhou) from Daqing

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric DQA→TAO NDG→TAO HRB→TAO
Distance from DQA 67 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 8
Weekly flights 18 3 95
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 25m 2h
Airports within 200 miles of DQA with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 0 hours the same as Daqing.
DQA: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Daqing, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
763 mi / 1,229 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Getting from TAO

Metro Line 8 runs from the airport to central Qingdao and Qingdao North Station (high-speed rail) in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city districts and the coastal tourist areas for CNY 30–40. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 120–180. The distance from downtown makes metro or shuttle the more practical option for most destinations.

Qingdao North Station connects via high-speed rail to Beijing (around 3h), Jinan, and other regional cities. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall of the new terminal.

Qingdao (Jiaozhou) Climate

Temperate monsoon climate moderated by the Yellow Sea. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with monsoon rainfall; Qingdao is cooler and breezier than inland Shandong cities. Sea fog (known locally as pinglu) is a significant disruption risk from April through July, frequently reducing visibility at the coast and occasionally affecting the airport.

Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow from continental air masses. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. The sea fog season (spring–early summer) is the primary driver of delays unique to Qingdao compared with other Chinese airports.

DQA–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Daqing to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance763 mi / 1,229 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights18 out / 18 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DQA
IATA / ICAODQA / ZYDQ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DQA to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Daqing Sartu Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 763 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from DQA to TAO. The return direction has about 18 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DLC, CSX, PEK and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to DQA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NDG, HRB and CGQ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DQA to TAO

Daqing Sartu Airport (DQA) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DQA to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DQA to TAO ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 763 miles (1,229 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 18 return, totaling 36 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via DLC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qiqihar (NDG), Harbin (HRB) and Changchun (CGQ).