Osaka to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (KIX–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C6988
9C Spring
320
4:30 PM
JST TT2
6:15 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C6987
9C Spring
320
12:15 PM
CST
3:30 PM
JST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Osaka to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 820 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

KIX–DLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 820 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KIX–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h45
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KIX to DLC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KIX to DLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
803
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 1 hour behind Osaka.
KIX: JST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Osaka, it's 5:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
820 mi / 1,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and visiting family or friends. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

KIX–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Osaka to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance820 mi / 1,320 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: KIX
IATA / ICAOKIX / RJBB
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr30.6M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KIX to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Kansai International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take approximately 2h 45m. The route covers 820 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KIX to DLC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XMN, NRT, WUX, TAO, ICN, HGH, PEK, NTG, PVG, HND, SZX, TSN, CAN and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 1 hour behind Osaka.
Yes, return flights from DLC to KIX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KIX to DLC

Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KIX to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KIX to DLC ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 820 miles (1,320 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via XMN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.