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DLC to SOU: distance & flight time
Dalian (Zhoushuizi Airport) → Southampton (Southampton Airport)
5,331 mi
8,579 km · 4,632 nm
10h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-8h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,331 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 55m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 8-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DLC — Zhoushuizi Airport · Dalian, China
- SOU — Southampton Airport · Southampton, United Kingdom
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 SOU
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport53 mi away
- QLA · Lasham Airport22 mi away
- BBP · Bembridge Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DLC from SOU?
The flight distance from Dalian (DLC) to Southampton (SOU) is 5,331 miles (8,579 km, 4,632 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DLC to SOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 10h 55m 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 SOU?
Nonstop service on DLC–SOU 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 10h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dalian and Southampton?
Southampton is 8 hours behind Dalian.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DLC to SOU?
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Why are some DLC to SOU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DLC–SOU 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.