Shanghai (Minhang) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (SHA–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5683
MU China Eastern
321
8:20 AM
CST T2
10:15 AM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5698
MU China Eastern
321
6:55 PM
CST
9:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 537 mi 1h 55m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

SHA–DLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 537 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHA–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 321 1h55 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (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, SHA 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 SHA to DLC.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,646
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.

Other ways to reach Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Shanghai (Minhang)

Nearby airports with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Metric SHA→DLC PVG→DLC WUX→DLC
Distance from SHA 28 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 3
Weekly flights 7 213 14
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 34m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of SHA with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Dalian (Ganjingzi) is 0 hours the same as Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
537 mi / 864 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m.
Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

SHA–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance537 mi / 864 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take approximately 1h 55m. The route covers 537 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHA to DLC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVG, DOY, NBS, SJW, HET, YNT, TYN, SYX, TNA, TAO, KHN, URC, WEH, HAK, PEK, TSN, HKG, XIY, WUH, PKX, KOW, CSX, CAN, LHW, CKG, XMN, SZX, CGO, HND, FOC and TFU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DLC to SHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVG, WUX and NTG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SHA to DLC

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHA to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to DLC ranges from 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 537 miles (864 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Wuxi (WUX) and Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG).