Direct (nonstop) flights from Qingdao to Ningbo

6 airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB). It's 457 miles (736 km), about 1h 50m in the air. Operated by Spring Airlines, Loong Air, Hainan Airlines and others.

TAO
Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport
🇨🇳 Qingdao, China
NGB
Ningbo Lishe International Airport
🇨🇳 Ningbo, China
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi
736 km
CO₂/pax
85 kg
−26 kg vs. layover
Airlines
6
Spring Airlines +5
Time Diff
Same timezone
Operated by Spring Airlines Spring Airlines Loong Air Loong Air Hainan Airlines Hainan Airlines China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines Qingdao Airlines Qingdao Airlines Shandong Airlines Shandong Airlines

Route data last updated: May 28, 2026

Airlines with non-stop flights

Spring Airlines 9C Spring Airlines
Route
TAO → NGB
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi
Loong Air GJ Loong Air
Route
TAO → NGB
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi
Hainan Airlines HU Hainan Airlines
Route
TAO → NGB
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi
China Eastern Airlines MU China Eastern Airlines
Route
TAO → NGB
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi
Qingdao Airlines QW Qingdao Airlines
Route
TAO → NGB
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi
Shandong Airlines SC Shandong Airlines
Route
TAO → NGB
Flight Time
1h 50m
Distance
457 mi

Alternative Routes

Other ways to fly from Qingdao to Ningbo with one stop · direct emits 85 kg CO₂ per passenger

TAO PVG (Shanghai) NGB
Leg 1: 1h 38m (373 mi) Leg 2: 55m (93 mi) Total: ~2h 33m 🍃 111 kg CO₂ (+31% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TAO → PVG
1h 38m · 373 mi
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Leg 2
PVG → NGB
55m · 93 mi
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TAO KHN (Nanchang) NGB
Leg 1: 2h (571 mi) Leg 2: 1h 10m (341 mi) Total: ~3h 10m 🍃 194 kg CO₂ (+128% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TAO → KHN
2h · 571 mi
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Leg 2
KHN → NGB
1h 10m · 341 mi
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TAO DLC (Dalian) NGB
Leg 1: 1h (196 mi) Leg 2: 2h 15m (629 mi) Total: ~3h 15m 🍃 177 kg CO₂ (+108% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TAO → DLC
1h · 196 mi
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Leg 2
DLC → NGB
2h 15m · 629 mi
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TAO WUH (Wuhan) NGB
Leg 1: 2h 15m (512 mi) Leg 2: 1h 30m (437 mi) Total: ~3h 45m 🍃 201 kg CO₂ (+136% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TAO → WUH
2h 15m · 512 mi
View TAO to WUH flights →
Leg 2
WUH → NGB
1h 30m · 437 mi
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TAO CGO (Zhengzhou) NGB
Leg 1: 1h 53m (374 mi) Leg 2: 1h 55m (551 mi) Total: ~3h 48m 🍃 196 kg CO₂ (+131% vs. direct)
Leg 1
TAO → CGO
1h 53m · 374 mi
View TAO to CGO flights →
Leg 2
CGO → NGB
1h 55m · 551 mi
View CGO to NGB flights →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the direct flight from Qingdao to Ningbo?

A nonstop flight from Qingdao (TAO) to Ningbo (NGB) takes approximately 1 hours and 50 minutes. The distance is 457 miles (736 km).

Which airlines fly nonstop from Qingdao to Ningbo?

6 airlines: Spring Airlines, Loong Air, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

Is there a nonstop flight from Qingdao to Ningbo?

Yes. 6 airlines: Spring Airlines, Loong Air, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Qingdao Airlines, Shandong Airlines.

How far is Qingdao from Ningbo?

The flight distance from Qingdao to Ningbo is 457 miles (736 km), measured as the great-circle (shortest air) distance. That's roughly the same distance as Mumbai to Goa.

What type of aircraft flies from Qingdao to Ningbo?

At 1h 50m, this route typically uses narrow-body aircraft — Boeing 737 or Airbus A320. Varies by airline.

What is the carbon footprint of a flight from Qingdao to Ningbo?

Roughly 85 kg CO2 per passenger one-way. That's about the same as driving 425 km.

Is the return flight from Ningbo to Qingdao also nonstop?

Yes — nonstop flights run both ways. Flight time may differ slightly due to wind patterns.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Qingdao to Ningbo?

Midweek flights (Tue/Wed) outside holiday peaks are usually cheapest. 3-6 weeks ahead is a good window for this route. Use "Check Prices" above to compare.

How early should I arrive at Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport for this flight?

1.5-2 hours for domestic. Add more time during holidays or busy travel weekends.