Distance From Charleston International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, CHS - TAO Distance

The distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 7478 miles or 12034 kilometers or 6494 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Charleston ( United States ) to Jiaozhou, Qingdao ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charleston and Jiaozhou, Qingdao takes around 17 hours 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport, Charleston, United States to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China is 17 hours 11 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CHS - TAO

Kilometers		12034 km
Statute Miles		7478 miles
Nautical Miles		6494 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 11 minutes

Charleston International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Flight Route Map - CHS to TAO Flight Path

Location of Charleston International Airport & Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Charleston to Jiaozhou, Qingdao nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Charleston, United States and Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHS - TAO

Time difference between Charleston (United States) and Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China) is 13 Hours.
Jiaozhou, Qingdao time is 13 Hours ahead of Charleston.

Location	Local Time
Charleston (United States)	2026-03-06, 18:46:40 EST
Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China)	2026-03-07, 07:46:40 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Charleston International Airport (CHS / KCHS) Charleston, United States

Destination

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO / ZSQD) Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China