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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Almaty to Qingdao

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Qingdao. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Shanghai, about 7h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 11m
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Almaty to Qingdao at a glance

Fastest journey7h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Qingdao

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ALA Urumqi (URC) TAO
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 11m
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ALA Shanghai (PVG) TAO
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 24m
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ALA Guangzhou (CAN) TAO
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 28m
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ALA Xian (XIY) TAO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 27m
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ALA Seoul (ICN) TAO
Leg 1: Air Astana, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air
Self-transfer likely ~9h 25m
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ALA Busan (PUS) TAO
Leg 1: Eastar Jet · Leg 2: Air Busan, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~10h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,767 km2,339 miles
Journey time
7h 11mestimate
Time difference
+3hQingdao vs Almaty
Currency in Qingdao
CNY
Airports
ALA → TAO

Flights from Almaty to Qingdao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Qingdao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Qingdao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,767 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Qingdao?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Xian (XIY). Air Astana flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Qingdao?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Qingdao?
Qingdao is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.

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