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DLU to MEM: distance & flight time
Dali (Dali Airport) → Memphis (Memphis International Airport)
8,190 mi
13,180 km · 7,117 nm
16h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,190 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 31m gate to gate, flying north. 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
- DLU — Dali Airport · Dali, China
- MEM — Memphis International Airport · Memphis, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DLU
- LJG · Lijiang Airport71 mi away
- BSD · Baoshan Yunduan Airport83 mi away
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base98 mi away
- PZI · Bao'anying Airport111 mi away
Near MEM
- OLV · Olive Branch Airport12 mi away
- NQA · Millington-Memphis Airport23 mi away
- UTM · Tunica Municipal Airport33 mi away
- UOX · University Oxford Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DLU from MEM?
The flight distance from Dali (DLU) to Memphis (MEM) is 8,190 miles (13,180 km, 7,117 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DLU to MEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 31m 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 DLU to MEM?
Nonstop service on DLU–MEM 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 16h 31m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Dali and Memphis?
Memphis is 13 hours behind Dali.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DLU to MEM?
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Why are some DLU to MEM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DLU–MEM 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.