Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) (TAO–XNN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,002 mi airlines charter/private 35/wk
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ZH3001cs
ZH Shenzhen
73H
7:05 AM
CST
10:05 AM
CST
3h
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4983+2
SC Shandong
73H
7:05 AM
CST
10:05 AM
CST
3h
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA8769cs
CA Air China
73H
7:05 AM
CST
10:05 AM
CST
3h
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6125
MU China Eastern
320
6:15 PM
CST
9:25 PM
CST
3h 10m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9837
QW Qingdao
32N
7:17 PM
CST
9:59 PM
CST
2h 42m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH3002cs
ZH Shenzhen
73H
10:55 AM
CST TT3
1:45 PM
CST
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU6126
MU China Eastern
32N
11:55 AM
CST T3
3:05 PM
CST
3h 10m
91%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SC4984+1
SC Shandong
73H
1:02 PM
CST
3:31 PM
CST
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QW9838
QW Qingdao
320
9:00 PM
CST TT3
11:40 PM
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County)
3 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,002 mi 3h nonstop

TAO–XNN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,002 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TAO–XNN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 320 3h10 SkyTeam
QW Qingdao Airlines 7 32N 2h42
SC Shandong Airlines Also: CA, ZH 7 73H 3h CA, ZH
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MU
32N Airbus A320neo – QW
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – CA, SC, ZH
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QW + SC (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: MU (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 XNN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TAO to XNN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,203
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 Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)

Nearby airports with service to Xining Caojiabao International Airport.
Metric TAO→XNN LYI→XNN TNA→XNN
Distance from TAO 130 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 3
Weekly flights 35 4 21
Flight time 3h 2h 55m 2h 13m
Airports within 200 miles of TAO with service to Xining Caojiabao International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) is 0 hours the same as Qingdao (Jiaozhou).
TAO: CST · XNN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Qingdao (Jiaozhou), it's 6:00 PM in Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County).
Distance & Flight Time
1,002 mi / 1,612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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–XNN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Qingdao (Jiaozhou) to Haidong (Huzhu Tu Autonomous County) route.
Route details
Distance1,002 mi / 1,612 km
Flight time3h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights35 out / 27 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAO
IATA / ICAOTAO / ZSQD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr24.0M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: XNN
IATA / ICAOXNN / ZLXN
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr5.6M
Elevation7,119 ft / 2,170 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAO to XNN flights.
Nonstop flights from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,002 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from TAO to XNN: China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines.
This route has frequent daily 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, Yinchuan Hedong and Dalian Zhoushuizi.
Yes, return flights from XNN to TAO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LYI and 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 XNN

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines and Shandong Airlines. With 35 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

TAO to XNN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TAO to XNN is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,002 miles (1,612 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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