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Flights from Qingdao to Astana

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Astana. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 7h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 56m
TAONQZURC

Qingdao to Astana at a glance

Fastest journey7h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Astana

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

1
TAO Urumqi (URC) NQZ
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 56m
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TAO Xian (XIY) NQZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Self-transfer likely ~9h 13m
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TAO Seoul (ICN) NQZ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Air Astana
Self-transfer likely ~9h 51m
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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
4,190 km2,602 miles
Journey time
7h 56mestimate
Time difference
-3hAstana vs Qingdao
Currency in Astana
USD
Airports
TAO → NQZ

Flights from Qingdao to Astana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Astana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Seoul. 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 Qingdao to Astana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,190 km.
Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Astana?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Seoul (ICN). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Qingdao and Astana?
Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ).
What is the time difference between Qingdao and Astana?
Astana is 3 hours behind Qingdao.

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