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Flights from Sydney to Dalian
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Dalian. 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
Sydney to Dalian at a glance
Fastest journey13h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Dalian
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SYD Seoul (ICN) DLC
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, Jetstar Airways, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
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SYD Shanghai (PVG) DLC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Dalian Airlines
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SYD Nanjing (NKG) DLC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Chengdu Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SYD Xiamen (XMN) DLC
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
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SYD Wuhan (WUH) DLC
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
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SYD Shenzhen (SZX) DLC
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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
- -3hDalian vs Sydney
- Currency in Dalian
- CNY
- Airports
- SYD → DLC
Flights from Sydney to Dalian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Dalian?
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 Sydney to Dalian?
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 Sydney and Dalian?
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 Sydney and Dalian?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Dalian: Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dalian?
Dalian is 3 hours behind Sydney.





