Connecting route · China → Australia

Flights from Dalian to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Dalian to Sydney. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 13h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 25m

Dalian to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey13h 25mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Dalian to Sydney

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

DLC Seoul (ICN) SYD

Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air

One airline, one ticket ~13h 30m

DLC Shanghai (PVG) SYD

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Dalian Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air

One airline, one ticket ~13h 25m

DLC Nanjing (NKG) SYD

Leg 1: Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 37m

DLC Xiamen (XMN) SYD

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines · Leg 2: Xiamen Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 47m

DLC Wuhan (WUH) SYD

Leg 1: 9 Air, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~14h 08m

DLC Shenzhen (SZX) SYD

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~14h 14m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 8,648 km5,370 miles
Journey time: 13h 25mestimate
Time difference: +3hSydney vs Dalian
Currency in Sydney: AUD
Airports: DLC → SYD

Flights from Dalian to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dalian to Sydney?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Nanjing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Sydney?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,648 km.

Where do you change planes between Dalian and Sydney?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Nanjing (NKG) and Xiamen (XMN). Asiana Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Dalian and Sydney?

Dalian: Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

What is the time difference between Dalian and Sydney?

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Dalian.

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