Distance From Chippewa County International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, CIU - TAO Distance

The distance from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 6528 miles or 10506 kilometers or 5669 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 Sault Ste Marie ( United States ) to Jiaozhou, Qingdao ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sault Ste Marie and Jiaozhou, Qingdao takes around 15 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chippewa County International Airport, Sault Ste Marie, United States to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China is 15 hours 0 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 • CIU - TAO

Kilometers		10506 km
Statute Miles		6528 miles
Nautical Miles		5669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 0 minutes

Chippewa County International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Flight Route Map - CIU to TAO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sault Ste Marie, United States and Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIU - TAO

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

Location	Local Time
Sault Ste Marie (United States)	2026-05-04, 19:31:48 CDT
Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China)	2026-05-05, 08:31:48 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

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU / KCIU) Sault Ste Marie, United States

Destination

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