Jinan (Licheng) to Sydney (Mascot) (TNA–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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TNA–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,359 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 332 | 11h | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Jinan (Licheng)
| Metric | TNA→SYD | TAO→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TNA | – | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 1 | 3 |
| Flight time | 11h | 11h |
Travel Essentials
TNA: CST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Jinan (Licheng), it's 8:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Chinese passport holders need a visa to enter Australia. The most common option is the Visitor visa (subclass 600), which costs AUD 190 and allows stays up to 3, 6, or 12 months. Apply online through immi.homeaffairs.gov.au. Processing takes 20 to 30 days for the tourist stream, but can be longer during busy periods.
Required documents include proof of funds, travel itinerary, employment letter, and bank statements. If you have family in Australia, an invitation letter helps. Australia also offers a 10-year frequent traveler visa (subclass 600) for Chinese nationals at AUD 1,085, with each stay capped at 3 months. All applicants may need to provide biometrics at the Australian Visa Application Centre in their city. Health examinations are required for stays over 3 months.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
TNA–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TNA to SYD
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TNA to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TNA to SYD is about 11 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,359 miles (8,623 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Incheon and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Qingdao (Jiaozhou) (TAO).