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DLC to PHL: distance & flight time
Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
6,887 mi
11,084 km · 5,985 nm
13h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,887 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 58m 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
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DLC from PHL?
The flight distance from Dalian (DLC) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 6,887 miles (11,084 km, 5,985 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DLC to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 58m 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 PHL?
Nonstop service on DLC–PHL 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 58m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dalian and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Dalian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DLC to PHL?
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Why are some DLC to PHL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DLC–PHL 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.