HFE to TAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 564 km (351 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 10m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (TAO to HFE).
How far is it from Hefei to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)?
The great-circle distance between Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 564 km (351 mi, 305 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 HFE to TAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TAO is roughly northeast of HFE.
How is the HFE to TAO route written in code?
The pair is written HFE-TAO in IATA codes and ZSOF-ZSQD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is HFE (ZSOF), Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is TAO (ZSQD).
| HFE | TAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport | Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZSOF | ZSQD |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 207 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #220 | #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 177 ft (54 m) lower than HFE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying HFE to TAO
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | Air Foyle | UPA | Foyle | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | 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 Hefei from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are 564 km (351 mi, 305 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from HFE to TAO?
A typical nonstop flight between HFE and TAO takes about 1h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TAO from HFE?
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) lies roughly northeast of Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
Which airlines fly HFE to TAO?
3 airlines appear on the HFE-TAO route in the open dataset, including Air Foyle, China Eastern Airlines, Shandong Airlines.
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