NRT to TAO: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 1,823 km (1,132 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (TAO to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to Qingdao (Jiaozhou)?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 1,823 km (1,132 mi, 984 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 NRT to TAO?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TAO is roughly west of NRT.
How is the NRT to TAO route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-TAO in IATA codes and RJAA-ZSQD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is TAO (ZSQD).
| NRT | TAO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | ZSQD |
| Country | Japan | China |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 30 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #78 |
RJAA starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; ZSQD starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TAO sits 111 ft (34 m) lower than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT to TAO
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH | All Nippon Airways | ANA | All Nippon | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA, SC.
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 Narita from Qingdao (Jiaozhou)?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) are 1,823 km (1,132 mi, 984 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to TAO?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and TAO takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TAO from NRT?
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) lies roughly west of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to TAO?
1 airline appear on the NRT-TAO route in the open dataset, including All Nippon Airways.
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