Tampa to Dalian (Changhai) (TPA–CNI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tampa to Dalian (Changhai)
Route information for TPA to CNI.
1 Flights/wk 7,516 mi 12h 26m nonstop +12h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TPA → CNI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
CNI → TPA
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TPA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Dalian (Changhai) is 12 hours ahead of Tampa.
TPA: EDT · CNI: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tampa, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Dalian (Changhai).
Distance & Flight Time
7,516 mi / 12,095 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 26m.
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.

Getting to TPA

No rail link exists to TPA. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Tampa cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes. The HART bus network serves the airport but is infrequent and poorly suited to flight timing.Taxis from downtown run $25–35. From St. Petersburg, expect $45–60 via the Howard Frankland Bridge. Parking at TPA is well-organized: economy lots from $8/day, garages from $12/day, with a free automated people mover connecting the main terminal to parking garages.

TPA–CNI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tampa to Dalian (Changhai) route.
Route details
Distance7,516 mi / 12,095 km
Flight time12h 26m
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
Origin: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: CNI
IATA / ICAOCNI / ZYCH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation80 ft / 24 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TPA to CNI flights.
Nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport to Changhai Dachangshandao Airport take approximately 12h 26m. The route covers 7,516 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from TPA to CNI.
Dalian (Changhai) is 12 hours ahead of Tampa.
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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 TPA to CNI

Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Changhai Dachangshandao Airport (CNI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

TPA to CNI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TPA to CNI ranges from 12 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,516 miles (12,095 km).