Distance From Massawa International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, MSW - TAO Distance

The distance from Massawa International Airport (MSW) to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 5074 miles or 8165 kilometers or 4406 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 Massawa ( Eritrea ) to Jiaozhou, Qingdao ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Massawa and Jiaozhou, Qingdao takes around 11 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport, Massawa, Eritrea to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China is 11 hours 39 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 • MSW - TAO

Kilometers		8165 km
Statute Miles		5074 miles
Nautical Miles		4406 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 39 minutes

Massawa International Airport to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Flight Route Map - MSW to TAO Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Massawa, Eritrea and Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MSW - TAO

Time difference between Massawa (Eritrea) and Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China) is 5 Hours.
Jiaozhou, Qingdao time is 5 Hours ahead of Massawa.

Location	Local Time
Massawa (Eritrea)	2026-03-19, 00:11:43 EAT
Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China)	2026-03-19, 05:11:43 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

Massawa International Airport (MSW / HHMS) Massawa, Eritrea

Destination

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