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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ho Chi Minh City
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,954 mi 5h 5m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

TAO–SGN 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 5m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–SGN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QW Qingdao Airlines 4 32N 5h05
SC Shandong Airlines 3 7M8 5h10
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, TAO to SGN 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 TAO to SGN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,911
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 Ho Chi Minh City from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Metric TAO→SGN TNA→SGN
Distance from TAO 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 7 7
Flight time 5h 5m 4h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Vietnam. An eVisa can be obtained online through the official portal (evisa.gov.vn) for stays of up to 90 days, with single entry (US $25) or multiple entry (US $50) options. Processing takes 3 to 7 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date with at least two blank pages. Visa on arrival is available but the eVisa is the standard route for most travellers.

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–SGN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Ho Chi Minh City route.
Route details
Distance1,954 mi / 3,145 km
Flight time5h 5m to 5h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: SGN
IATA / ICAOSGN / VVTS
TimezoneAsia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Passengers/yr39.8M
Elevation33 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

TAO to SGN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to SGN ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 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

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via TNA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jinan (Licheng) (TNA).