Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dali (Xiaguan) (TAO–DLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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8L9830
8L Redhill Aviation
737
11:40 AM
CST TT1
3:25 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8L9829
8L Redhill Aviation
737
7:00 AM
CST
10:40 AM
CST
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CKG Chongqing 5h 33m 3UCAHU CAPNSC Chongqing (CKG) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
CSX Changsha (Changsha) 5h 41m 3UBKCA 8LCZPN Changsha (Changsha) (CSX) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 6h 15m 3U8L9C 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 6h 25m AFBACA 8L9CEY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
KHN Nanchang 6h 48m 9CCAMF 8L Nanchang (KHN) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
PEK Beijing 6h 55m CANZSC CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 7h 5m CACZHU 8LPN Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 7h 25m 3UCAEU 3UCATV Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
WNZ Wenzhou (Longwan) 7h 35m HOQWSC 8L Wenzhou (Longwan) (WNZ) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 20m 3U9HCA 8LJDTV Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Dali (Xiaguan) flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dali (Xiaguan)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,381 mi 3h 45m nonstop

TAO–DLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Redhill Aviation leads the route. The flight covers 1,381 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–DLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
8L Redhill Aviation 3 737 3h45
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – 8L
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 8L (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, TAO to DLU 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 TAO to DLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,299
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
0h
Dali (Xiaguan) is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · DLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan).
Distance & Flight Time
1,381 mi / 2,222 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to TAO

Qingdao Metro Line 8 connects Qingdao North Railway Station and the urban rail network to Jiaodong Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 10–15. The new Jiaodong Airport replaced the former Liuting Airport in 2021 and is located further from the city centre (~55 km from downtown). Airport shuttle buses depart from major city transport hubs for CNY 30–40.DiDi and taxis from central Qingdao cost CNY 120–180 depending on traffic. Driving via Jihe Expressway and the airport spur takes 50–70 minutes in normal conditions. The greater distance from the city means surface travel times are longer than at the former airport.

TAO–DLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Dali (Xiaguan) route.
Route details
Distance1,381 mi / 2,222 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: DLU
IATA / ICAODLU / ZPDL
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation7,050 ft / 2,149 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to DLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Dali Fengyi Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,381 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAO to DLU: Redhill Aviation.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chongqing Jiangbei, Changsha Huanghua and Chengdu Tianfu.
Yes, return flights from DLU to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from TAO to DLU

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) are connected by nonstop service from Redhill Aviation. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to DLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to DLU is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,381 miles (2,222 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Changsha Huanghua and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.