Guangzhou to Dali flights
Dali lies 1,348 km (838 mi) west of Guangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Guangzhou | Dali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 18.7 million | 235,305 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 1,977 m (6,486 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | DLU, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Dali
Dali is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dali Fengyi Airport (regional) | DLU | 13 km (8 mi) | 8,202 ft | 7,050 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dali from Guangzhou?
1,348 km (838 mi) in a straight line, west of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Dali by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Dali?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Dali flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU).
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.