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

SAN Airport Page →
6,159 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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San Diego to Dalian (Changhai)
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,159 mi 15h 29m nonstop +15h ahead

SAN–CNI 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
SAN → CNI
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Return
CNI → SAN
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
59%
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
Dalian (Changhai) is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
SAN: PDT · CNI: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Dalian (Changhai).
Distance & Flight Time
6,159 mi / 9,911 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 29m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

SAN–CNI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Dalian (Changhai) route.
Route details
Distance6,159 mi / 9,911 km
Flight time15h 29m
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: CNI
IATA / ICAOCNI / ZYCH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation80 ft / 24 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to CNI flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Changhai Dachangshandao Airport take about 15h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 6,159 miles.
Dalian (Changhai) is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from CNI to SAN 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 SAN to CNI

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

SAN to CNI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to CNI is about 15 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,159 miles (9,911 km).