Dalian to Dudley flights
Dudley lies 8,492 km (5,277 mi) north-west of Dalian, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 38 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Dalian | Dudley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 7.5 million | 199,059 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DLC, 8 km out | BHX, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 116000 | DY1–NE23 |
Clocks in Dudley are 7 h behind Dalian right now, so a 11 h 38 min journey lands only 4 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dudley
Crossing from China into United Kingdom: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Dalian
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.
Arriving in Dudley
Dudley is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 63 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 23 km (14 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 63 km (39 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dudley from Dalian?
8,492 km (5,277 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dalian.
How long does it take to get from Dalian to Dudley by air?
About 11 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dalian and Dudley?
Dudley is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Dalian to Dudley flights?
Typically Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Dudley also has EMA, MAN.
What currency do I need in Dudley?
The Pound (GBP).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.