Dalian to Rotterdam flights
Rotterdam lies 8,228 km (5,113 mi) north-west of Dalian, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 18 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 | Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | The Netherlands |
| Population | 7.5 million | 868,135 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | DLC, 8 km out | RTM, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 116000 | 2761–9999 |
Clocks in Rotterdam are 6 h behind Dalian right now, so a 11 h 18 min journey lands only 5 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rotterdam
Crossing from China into The Netherlands: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Rotterdam
Rotterdam is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 47 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 81 km), Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 5 km (3 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 47 km (29 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (regional) | ANR | 81 km (50 mi) | 4,954 ft | 39 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,228 km (5,113 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Rotterdam
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam. Of the 167 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 4 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 297,438 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rotterdam from Dalian?
8,228 km (5,113 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dalian.
How long does it take to get from Dalian to Rotterdam by air?
About 11 h 18 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 Rotterdam?
Rotterdam is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Dalian to Rotterdam flights?
Typically Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM); Rotterdam also has AMS, EIN, ANR.
What currency do I need in Rotterdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Rotterdam?
Our booking partner lists 213 places to stay in Rotterdam, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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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.