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DLC to DAY: distance & flight time
Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport) → Dayton (James M Cox Dayton International Airport)
6,750 mi
10,863 km · 5,865 nm
13h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,750 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 42m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DLC — Zhoushuizi Airport · Dalian, China
- DAY — James M Cox Dayton International Airport · Dayton, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DLC
- CNI · Changhai Airport64 mi away
- YNT · Yantai Laishan Airport108 mi away
- YKH · Yingkou Lanqi Airport117 mi away
- SHP · Shanhaiguan Airport119 mi away
Near DAY
- FFO · Wright-Patterson Air Force Base10 mi away
- SGH · Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport21 mi away
- MGY · Dayton-Wright Brothers Airport22 mi away
- ILN · Wilmington Airpark40 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DLC from DAY?
The flight distance from Dalian (DLC) to Dayton (DAY) is 6,750 miles (10,863 km, 5,865 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DLC to DAY?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 42m 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 DLC to DAY?
Nonstop service on DLC–DAY 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 13h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dalian and Dayton?
Dayton is 12 hours behind Dalian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DLC to DAY?
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Why are some DLC to DAY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DLC–DAY 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.