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

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MU China Eastern
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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
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 5m 3U9HCA → 3U9CAQ Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kashgar flights
URC Ürümqi 8h 5m GSMUSC → 3U8LCA Ürümqi (URC) to Kashgar flights
INC Yinchuan 8h 10m CAMUSC → GJ Yinchuan (INC) to Kashgar flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 8h 15m 3UMUQW → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Kashgar flights
PEK Beijing 8h 30m CAMUNZ → CASCZH Beijing (PEK) to Kashgar flights
CGO Zhengzhou 8h 38m 3UQW → 3UCZGJ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Kashgar flights
XNN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) 9h 15m MU → PN Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (XNN) to Kashgar flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 9h 20m AFBACA → 3UCZHO Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kashgar flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 30m 3UCAHO → MU Hangzhou (HGH) to Kashgar flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 9h 45m 3UCAEU → 3U Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Kashgar flights
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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Kashgar
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,387 mi 6h 5m nonstop -2h behind

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to KHG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
XIY ~8h 5m URC ~8h 5m INC ~8h 10m LHW ~8h 15m KRL ~8h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,056
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.
Alternatives

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 3
Weekly flights 4 6
Flight time 6h 5m 5h 30m
Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Kashgar flights
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Kashgar Laining International Airport.
Know before you go

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 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.

Facts

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
Full nameQingdao Jiaodong International Airport
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: KHG
Full nameKashgar Laining International Airport
IATA / ICAOKHG / ZWSH
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Elevation4,529 ft / 1,380 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to KHG flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Kashgar Laining International Airport take about 6h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 2,387 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TAO to KHG: China Eastern Airlines.
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 Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Yinchuan Hedong.
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 is about 6 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Yinchuan Hedong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).