Flights to Dalian
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Dalian is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | DLC | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,827 ft | 107 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,827 ft, DLC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 107 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Dalian
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian to Shanghai | China | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Dalian to Beijing | China | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Dalian to Tianjin | China | 383 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Dalian to Wuhan | China | 1,142 km (710 mi) | about 2 h 13 min |
| Dalian to Xi’an | China | 1,243 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Dalian to Hangzhou | China | 967 km (601 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Dalian to Seoul | South Korea | 493 km (306 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Dalian to Harbin | China | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Dalian to Hefei | China | 876 km (544 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Dalian to Weifang | China | 329 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Dalian to Nanjing | China | 803 km (499 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Dalian to Shenyang | China | 356 km (221 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Dalian to Jinan | China | 475 km (295 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Dalian to Wuzhong | China | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Dalian to Qingdao | China | 334 km (208 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Dalian to Yantai | China | 160 km (100 mi) | about 57 min |
| Dalian to Suzhou | China | 851 km (529 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Dalian to Zhengzhou | China | 845 km (525 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Dalian to Shijiazhuang | China | 627 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Dalian to Changchun | China | 633 km (394 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Dalian to Pudong | China | 853 km (530 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Dalian to Taiyuan | China | 796 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Dalian to Chongqing | China | 1,726 km (1,073 mi) | about 2 h 58 min |
| Dalian to Chengdu | China | 1,841 km (1,144 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Dalian to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,489 km (4,654 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Dalian to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,320 km (2,684 mi) | about 6 h 17 min |
| Dalian to Delhi | India | 4,212 km (2,617 mi) | about 6 h 9 min |
| Dalian to Tokyo | Japan | 1,637 km (1,017 mi) | about 2 h 51 min |
| Dalian to Cairo | Egypt | 7,996 km (4,968 mi) | about 11 h |
| Dalian to London | United Kingdom | 8,483 km (5,271 mi) | about 11 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Dalian?
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is DLC from Dalian city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Dalian on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.