Utrecht to Dalian flights
Dalian lies 8,183 km (5,085 mi) north-east of Utrecht, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 14 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.
| Utrecht | Dalian | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | China |
| Population | 376,435 | 7.5 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | AMS, 34 km out | DLC, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 3454–3585 | 116000 |
Clocks in Dalian are 6 h ahead of Utrecht right now, so a 11 h 14 min journey lands 17 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dalian
Crossing from The Netherlands into China: money changes from the Euro to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Utrecht
Utrecht is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 49 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 73 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 89 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | DLC | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,827 ft | 107 ft |
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Staying in Dalian
Our booking partner lists 125 places to stay in Dalian. Of the 121 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (46), and 22 are five-star. Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 2,867 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dalian from Utrecht?
8,183 km (5,085 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Utrecht.
How long does it take to get from Utrecht to Dalian by air?
About 11 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Utrecht and Dalian?
Dalian is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/Amsterdam).
Which airports are used for Utrecht to Dalian flights?
Typically Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).
What currency do I need in Dalian?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Dalian?
Our booking partner lists 125 places to stay in Dalian, bookable on this site.
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.