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DLC to MCW: distance & flight time
Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport) → Mason City (Mason City Municipal Airport)
6,358 mi
10,232 km · 5,525 nm
12h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,358 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 56m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DLC — Zhoushuizi Airport · Dalian, China
- MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport · Mason City, 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 MCW
- CCY · Northeast Iowa Regional Airport37 mi away
- FOD · Fort Dodge Regional Airport60 mi away
- ALO · Waterloo Regional Airport63 mi away
- RST · Rochester International Airport67 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DLC from MCW?
The flight distance from Dalian (DLC) to Mason City (MCW) is 6,358 miles (10,232 km, 5,525 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DLC to MCW?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 56m 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 MCW?
Nonstop service on DLC–MCW 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 12h 56m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dalian and Mason City?
Mason City is 13 hours behind Dalian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DLC to MCW?
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Why are some DLC to MCW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DLC–MCW 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.