Distance From Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Richmond International Airport, TAO - RIC Distance

The distance from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 7213 miles or 11608 kilometers or 6264 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 Jiaozhou, Qingdao ( China ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jiaozhou, Qingdao and Richmond takes around 16 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 16 hours 34 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 - RIC

Kilometers		11608 km
Statute Miles		7213 miles
Nautical Miles		6264 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 34 minutes

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - TAO to RIC Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • TAO - RIC

Time difference between Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China) and Richmond (United States) is 13 Hours.
Richmond time is 13 Hours behind Jiaozhou, Qingdao.

Location	Local Time
Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China)	2026-01-29, 12:30:06 CST
Richmond (United States)	2026-01-28, 23:30:06 EST

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

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

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States