Distance From Pierce County-Thun Field to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport

The distance from Pierce County-Thun Field () to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) is 5501 miles or 8853 kilometers or 4778 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 Puyallup ( United States ) to Jiaozhou, Qingdao ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Puyallup and Jiaozhou, Qingdao takes around 12 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Pierce County-Thun Field, Puyallup, United States to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China is 12 hours 38 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 • - TAO

Kilometers		8853 km
Statute Miles		5501 miles
Nautical Miles		4778 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 38 minutes

Pierce County-Thun Field to Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport Flight Route Map - to TAO Flight Path

Location of Pierce County-Thun Field & Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Puyallup to Jiaozhou, Qingdao nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - TAO

Time difference between Puyallup (United States) and Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China) is 14 Hours.
Jiaozhou, Qingdao time is 14 Hours ahead of Puyallup.

Location	Local Time
Puyallup (United States)	2026-03-18, 19:36:01 MDT
Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China)	2026-03-19, 09:36:01 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

Pierce County-Thun Field ( / KPLU) Puyallup, United States

Destination

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