Yeosu to Qingdao flights
Qingdao lies 675 km (420 mi) west of Yeosu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Yeosu | Qingdao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 268,823 | 7.2 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | RSU, 10 km out | TAO, 42 km out |
Clocks in Qingdao are 1 h behind Yeosu right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Qingdao
Crossing from South Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Yeosu
Yeosu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yeosu Airport (RSU), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,890 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sacheon Airport / Sacheon Air Base (HIN, 52 km), Gwangju Airport (KWJ, 88 km).
Arriving in Qingdao
Qingdao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport | TAO | 42 km (26 mi) | 11,811 ft | 30 ft |
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Staying in Qingdao
Our booking partner lists 266 places to stay in Qingdao. Of the 247 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (104), and 35 are five-star. Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 4,693 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Qingdao from Yeosu?
675 km (420 mi) in a straight line, west of Yeosu.
How long does it take to get from Yeosu to Qingdao by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yeosu and Qingdao?
Qingdao is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Yeosu to Qingdao flights?
Typically Yeosu Airport (RSU) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
What currency do I need in Qingdao?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Qingdao?
Our booking partner lists 266 places to stay in Qingdao, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.