Ganzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (KOW–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GX8977
GX GX
320
9:50 AM
CST TT2
12:15 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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GX8936
GX GX
320
1:15 PM
CST
3:45 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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GX8978
GX GX
320
1:15 PM
CST
3:45 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Ganzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 791 mi 2h 25m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

KOW–TAO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. GX Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 791 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOW–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GX GX Airlines 4 320 2h25
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – GX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GX (4 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, KOW to TAO direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOW to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,161
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 Ganzhou

Nearby airports with service to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport.
Metric KOW→TAO HCZ→TAO CSX→TAO
Distance from KOW 120 mi 188 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 8
Weekly flights 4 3 71
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 45m 2h 15m
Airports within 200 miles of KOW 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 Ganzhou.
KOW: CST · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ganzhou, it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
791 mi / 1,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m.
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.

KOW–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ganzhou to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance791 mi / 1,273 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: KOW
IATA / ICAOKOW / ZSGZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation387 ft / 118 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOW to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ganzhou Huangjin Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 2h 25m. The route covers 791 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: GX Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from KOW to TAO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WNZ, NGB, CGO, SYX, ZHA, HGH, DLC, PVG, HAK, SHA, HRB, KMG, CKG, XIY, KWE, TFU, PEK, HFE, CZX, NKG and NNG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from TAO to KOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HCZ, CSX and SWA. 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 KOW to TAO

Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (KOW) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from GX Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOW to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOW to TAO ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 791 miles (1,273 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via WNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chenzhou (HCZ), Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) and Jieyang (Rongcheng) (SWA).