CKG to TAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 1,452 km (902 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TAO to CKG).
How far is it from Chongqing to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)?
The great-circle distance between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 1,452 km (902 mi, 784 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CKG to TAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TAO is roughly northeast of CKG.
How is the CKG to TAO route written in code?
The pair is written CKG-TAO in IATA codes and ZUCK-ZSQD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport is CKG (ZUCK), Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is TAO (ZSQD).
| CKG | TAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport | Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZUCK | ZSQD |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #39 | #78 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TAO sits 1,335 ft (407 m) lower than CKG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CKG to TAO
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PN | West Air China | CHB | West China | Active |
| SC | Shandong Airlines | CDG | Shandong | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chongqing from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are 1,452 km (902 mi, 784 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CKG to TAO?
A typical nonstop flight between CKG and TAO takes about 2h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TAO from CKG?
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) lies roughly northeast of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).
Which airlines fly CKG to TAO?
2 airlines appear on the CKG-TAO route in the open dataset, including West Air China, Shandong Airlines.
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