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BHM to DLC: distance & flight time
Birmingham (Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport) → Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport)
7,108 mi
11,439 km · 6,177 nm
14h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,108 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BHM — Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · Birmingham, United States
- DLC — Zhoushuizi Airport · Dalian, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BHM
- ASN · Talladega Municipal Airport40 mi away
- GAD · Northeast Alabama Regional Airport48 mi away
- ANB · Anniston Regional Airport52 mi away
- TCL · Tuscaloosa Regional Airport55 mi away
Near DLC
- CNI · Changhai Airport64 mi away
- YNT · Yantai Laishan Airport108 mi away
- YKH · Yingkou Lanqi Airport117 mi away
- SHP · Shanhaiguan Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BHM from DLC?
The flight distance from Birmingham (BHM) to Dalian (DLC) is 7,108 miles (11,439 km, 6,177 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BHM to DLC?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 24m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BHM to DLC?
Nonstop service on BHM–DLC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 14h 24m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Dalian?
Dalian is 13 hours ahead of Birmingham.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BHM to DLC?
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Why are some BHM to DLC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BHM–DLC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.