Connecting route · China → Australia

Flights from Qingdao to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Qingdao to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 13h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 04m

Qingdao to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey13h 04mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Qingdao to Sydney

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

TAO Seoul (ICN) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m

TAO Shanghai (PVG) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air

One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m

TAO Hong Kong (HKG) SYD

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas

One airline, one ticket ~13h 49m

TAO Wuhan (WUH) SYD

Leg 1: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 46m

TAO Shenzhen (SZX) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 50m

TAO Guangzhou (CAN) SYD

Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 54m

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: 8,409 km5,222 miles
Journey time: 13h 04mestimate
Time difference: +3hSydney vs Qingdao
Currency in Sydney: AUD
Airports: TAO → SYD

Flights from Qingdao to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Qingdao to Sydney?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong. 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 Sydney?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,409 km.

Where do you change planes between Qingdao and Sydney?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Wuhan (WUH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Qingdao and Sydney?

Qingdao: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

What is the time difference between Qingdao and Sydney?

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Qingdao.

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