Shenzhen to Qingdao flights
Qingdao lies 1,622 km (1,008 mi) north of Shenzhen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 50 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.
| Shenzhen | Qingdao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 17.5 million | 7.2 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | TAO, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 266000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Shenzhen
Shenzhen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 30 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 78 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 Shenzhen?
1,622 km (1,008 mi) in a straight line, north of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Qingdao by air?
About 2 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Qingdao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Qingdao flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.