Dalian to Minato flights
Minato lies 1,316 km (818 mi) east of Dalian, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 26 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 | Minato | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 7.5 million | 375,339 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | DLC, 8 km out | KIX, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 116000 | 037-0035–986-0011 |
Clocks in Minato are 1 h ahead of Dalian right now, so a 2 h 26 min journey lands 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Minato
Crossing from China into Japan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Minato
Minato is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kansai International Airport (KIX), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 47 km), Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base (TKS, 51 km), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM, 68 km), Nanki Shirahama Airport (SHM, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 47 km (29 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Tokushima Awaodori Airport / JMSDF Tokushima Air Base | TKS | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,560 ft | 26 ft |
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 68 km (42 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Nanki Shirahama Airport (regional) | SHM | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,560 ft | 298 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Minato from Dalian?
1,316 km (818 mi) in a straight line, east of Dalian.
How long does it take to get from Dalian to Minato by air?
About 2 h 26 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 Minato?
Minato is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Dalian to Minato flights?
Typically Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Kansai International Airport (KIX); Minato also has UKB, TKS, ITM, SHM.
What currency do I need in Minato?
The Yen (JPY).
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.