Ho Chi Minh City to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (SGN–TAO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SC4646+1
SC Shandong
7M8
2:05 AM
+07 T2
8:15 AM
CST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW926
QW Qingdao
32N
2:10 AM
+07 T2
8:20 AM
CST
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4645+1
SC Shandong
7M8
8:40 PM
CST
12:50 AM+1
+07
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW925
QW Qingdao
32N
9:05 PM
CST
1:10 AM+1
+07
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ho Chi Minh City to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,954 mi 5h 10m nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

SGN–TAO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,954 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SGN–TAO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QW Qingdao Airlines 4 32N 5h10
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA 3 7M8 5h10 CA
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – QW
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – SC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QW + SC (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, SGN 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
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SGN to TAO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,844
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
SGN: +07 · TAO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 7:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Distance & Flight Time
1,954 mi / 3,145 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 10m.
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.

SGN–TAO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ho Chi Minh City to Qingdao (Jiaozhou) route.
Route details
Distance1,954 mi / 3,145 km
Flight time5h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m
Destination: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SGN to TAO flights.
Nonstop flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport take approximately 5h 10m. The route covers 1,954 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SGN to TAO. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NGB, NNG, PUS, KWE, NKG, TFU, CKG, WUH, HAN, BKK, SIN, HND, KIX, KUL, DXB, PEK, SZX, HGH, NRT, PVG, CAN, KMG, XMN, HAK, ICN, NGO, HKG, SVO, TPE, SYD, LHR and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Qingdao (Jiaozhou) is 1 hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Yes, return flights from TAO to SGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SGN to TAO

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are connected by nonstop service from Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SGN to TAO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SGN to TAO ranges from 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,954 miles (3,145 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via NGB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.