Dalian to Solihull flights
Solihull lies 8,486 km (5,273 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 | Solihull | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 7.5 million | 126,577 |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | DLC, 8 km out | BHX, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 116000 | B91 |
Clocks in Solihull 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 Solihull
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 Solihull
Solihull is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 5 km (3 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, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 5 km (3 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 56 km (35 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Solihull from Dalian?
8,486 km (5,273 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dalian.
How long does it take to get from Dalian to Solihull 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 Solihull?
Solihull is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Dalian to Solihull flights?
Typically Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Solihull also has EMA.
What currency do I need in Solihull?
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.