Shenzhen to Dalian (Ganjingzi) (SZX–DLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,217 mi airlines 42/wk
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CZ5145
CZ China Southern
321
8:05 AM
CST TT3
11:35 AM
CST
3h 30m
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CZ8757
CZ China Southern
32Q
9:05 AM
CST
12:30 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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3U1641
3U Sichuan
321
9:30 AM
CST
1:05 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6327
CZ China Southern
321
9:30 AM
CST
1:05 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6300
CZ China Southern
320
12:40 PM
CST
4:15 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6326
CZ China Southern
321
5:55 PM
CST TT3
9:20 PM
CST
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6328
CZ China Southern
321
8:00 PM
CST
11:35 PM
CST
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6299
CZ China Southern
32N
7:30 AM
CST
11:30 AM
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
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CZ6325
CZ China Southern
321
1:05 PM
CST
4:50 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8758
CZ China Southern
32Q
1:35 PM
CST
5:20 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6328
CZ China Southern
321
2:05 PM
CST
6:00 PM
CST
3h 55m
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3U1642
3U Sichuan
320
2:05 PM
CST
6:00 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6327
CZ China Southern
321
3:00 PM
CST
6:45 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
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CZ5146
CZ China Southern
321
6:35 PM
CST
10:30 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Shenzhen to Dalian (Ganjingzi)
2 carriers, 42 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 1,217 mi 3h 25m nonstop 53 1-stop hubs

SZX–DLC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,217 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–DLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 35 320, 321, 32Q 3h25-3h35 SkyTeam
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 321 3h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CZ
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, CZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (35 flights/wk, 83%)
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to DLC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to DLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,496
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport.
Metric SZX→DLC HKG→DLC CAN→DLC
Distance from SZX 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 42 14 87
Flight time 3h 25m 3h 30m 3h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX 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 Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · DLC: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 PM in Dalian (Ganjingzi).
Distance & Flight Time
1,217 mi / 1,958 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m to 3h 35m.
Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–DLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Dalian (Ganjingzi) route.
Route details
Distance1,217 mi / 1,958 km
Flight time3h 25m to 3h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights42 out / 42 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DLC
IATA / ICAODLC / ZYTL
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr19.3M
Elevation107 ft / 33 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to DLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport take approximately 3h 25m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,217 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from SZX to DLC. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LYG, DOY, HFE, HZA, ENY, HSN, NBS, YIH, HET, YTY, WHA, XUZ, JUZ, KIX, HIA, UYN, SYX, URC, WNZ, FUG, NKG, WUH, SJW, HAK, YCU, CIH, CZX, WUX, YNZ, PVG, NGB, HND, PEK, TAO, CKG, NTG, XIY, HGH, CGO, TNA, SHA, TYN, TSN, KHN, PKX, HDG, SQD, LYA, ICN, TFU, YNT, LHW and NRT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DLC to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and CAN. 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 SZX to DLC

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SZX to DLC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to DLC ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,217 miles (1,958 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LYG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).