Dalian (Changhai) to San Diego (CNI–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,159 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Dalian (Changhai) to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,159 mi 16h 17m nonstop -15h behind

CNI–SAN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CNI → SAN
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
53%
Return
SAN → CNI
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
San Diego is 15 hours behind Dalian (Changhai).
CNI: CST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Changhai), it's 3:00 AM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
6,159 mi / 9,911 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 17m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

CNI–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dalian (Changhai) to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance6,159 mi / 9,911 km
Flight time16h 17m
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: CNI
IATA / ICAOCNI / ZYCH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation80 ft / 24 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNI to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Changhai Dachangshandao Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 16h 17m gate to gate. The route covers 6,159 miles.
San Diego is 15 hours behind Dalian (Changhai).
Yes, return flights from SAN to CNI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CNI to SAN

Changhai Dachangshandao Airport (CNI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CNI to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CNI to SAN is about 16 hours 17 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,159 miles (9,911 km).