Ordos to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (DSN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU9113
MU China Eastern
C09
12:50 PM
CST
2:50 PM
CST
2h
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MU9114
MU China Eastern
C09
4:10 PM
CST
6:25 PM
CST
2h 15m
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Ordos to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 598 mi 2h nonstop 23 1-stop hubs

DSN–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 598 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSN–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 C09 2h SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
C09 Cessna 402/408 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSN to TAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSN to TAO.
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One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,293
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 Ordos

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric DSN→TAO UYN→TAO HET→TAO
Distance from DSN 80 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 7 21
Flight time 2h 2h 2h
Airports within 200 miles of DSN 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 Ordos.
DSN: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ordos, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
598 mi / 962 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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.

DSN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ordos to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance598 mi / 962 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: DSN
IATA / ICAODSN / ZBDS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation4,557 ft / 1,389 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSN to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 598 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DSN to TAO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through UYN, TYN, CGQ, CGO, HLD, NKG, CIF, KHN, CSX, HAK, PEK, XIY, HLH, WUH, PVG, HRB, CKG, SHE, KMG, TFU, SYX, SZX and XMN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to DSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include UYN, HET and TYN. 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 DSN to TAO

Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport (DSN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSN to TAO ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 598 miles (962 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via UYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Yulin (UYN), Hohhot (HET) and Taiyuan (TYN).