Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Kashgar (TAO–KHG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU6123
MU China Eastern
32N
8:50 AM
CST
2:55 PM
+06
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
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MU6124
MU China Eastern
32N
3:55 PM
+06 TT2
9:30 PM
CST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Kashgar
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 2,387 mi 6h 5m nonstop -2h behind 18 1-stop hubs

TAO–KHG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,387 miles in approximately 6h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–KHG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 32N 6h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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, TAO to KHG 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
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to KHG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
984
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 Kashgar from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.
Metric TAO→KHG TNA→KHG
Distance from TAO 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 4 8
Flight time 6h 5m 7h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · KHG: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 4:00 PM in Kashgar.
Distance & Flight Time
2,387 mi / 3,841 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 5m.
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–KHG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Kashgar route.
Route details
Distance2,387 mi / 3,841 km
Flight time6h 5m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KHG
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to KHG flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Kashgar Laining International Airport take approximately 6h 5m. The route covers 2,387 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from TAO to KHG. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KRL, XNN, WUH, TNA, INC, CGO, NKG, XIY, CTU, HGH, URC, TFU, PVG, PEK, LHW, CKG, CAN and SZX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kashgar is 2 hours behind Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
Yes, return flights from KHG to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TNA. 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 TAO to KHG

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Kashgar Laining International Airport (KHG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TAO to KHG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to KHG ranges from 6 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,387 miles (3,841 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via KRL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).