Distance From Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Shannon Airport, TAO - SNN Distance

The distance from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Shannon Airport (SNN) is 5565 miles or 8955 kilometers or 4832 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 Shannon ( Ireland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jiaozhou, Qingdao and Shannon takes around 12 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport, Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China to Shannon Airport, Shannon, Ireland is 12 hours 47 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 - SNN

Kilometers		8955 km
Statute Miles		5565 miles
Nautical Miles		4832 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 47 minutes

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Shannon Airport Flight Route Map - TAO to SNN Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Jiaozhou, Qingdao, China and Shannon, Ireland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TAO - SNN

Time difference between Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China) and Shannon (Ireland) is 8 Hours.
Shannon time is 8 Hours behind Jiaozhou, Qingdao.

Location	Local Time
Jiaozhou, Qingdao (China)	2025-12-17, 12:06:43 CST
Shannon (Ireland)	2025-12-17, 04:06:43 GMT

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

Shannon Airport (SNN / EINN) Shannon, Ireland