Chenzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (HCZ–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DR6579
DR Ruili
73H
3:45 PM
CST
6:30 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DR6580
DR Ruili
73H
7:35 PM
CST
10:25 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chenzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 849 mi 2h 45m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

HCZ–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Ruili Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 849 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HCZ–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DR Ruili Airlines 3 73H 2h45
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – DR
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: DR (3 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, HCZ to TAO direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HCZ to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
454
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 Chenzhou

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric HCZ→TAO CAN→TAO CSX→TAO
Distance from HCZ 166 mi 170 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 8
Weekly flights 3 190 71
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 54m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of HCZ 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 Chenzhou.
HCZ: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chenzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
849 mi / 1,365 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
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.

HCZ–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chenzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance849 mi / 1,365 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: HCZ
IATA / ICAOHCZ / ZGCZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation1,071 ft / 326 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HCZ to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Chenzhou Beihu Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 849 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Ruili Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from HCZ to TAO. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, NKG, NGB, XMN, KMG, XIY, HAK and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to HCZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN, CSX and KWL. 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 HCZ to TAO

Chenzhou Beihu Airport (HCZ) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Ruili Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HCZ to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HCZ to TAO ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 849 miles (1,365 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN), Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) and Guilin (Lingui) (KWL).