SZX → DLUShenzhen to Dali

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Direct flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Dali (DLU): 9 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 11% of the last 18 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 22 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 18 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 1,409 km, an estimated 2 hours 18 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Shenzhen and Dali. Updated 16 September 2026 at 01:40 UTC.

SZX Shenzhen busy · +16
DLU Dali tracking
1,409 km · ~2h 18m est.
dep bank 06:20–13:259x weekly
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 9x weekly · nonstop
11% on time

of the last 18 operated SZX → DLU flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +22 min. 0 of 18 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+22 minacross the last 18 operated legs
Flight time~2h 18mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures9x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 18

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
China Eastern AirlinesChina Southern Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
China Eastern AirlinesMU

Flights MU9728 13:25 We Fr

China Southern AirlinesCZ7% on time

Flights CZ5157 06:20 Mo We Fr · CZ3323 07:00 Tu Th Sa · CZ5149 07:55 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-16CZ5149departed+25
09-16CZ5157departed+10
09-16MU9728departed+13
09-15CZ3323departed+28
09-15CZ5149departed+30
09-14CZ5149departed+20
09-14CZ5157departed+19
09-13CZ5149departed+26
09-12CZ3323departed+23
09-12CZ5149departed+22
09-11CZ5149departed+19
09-11CZ5157departed+18
09-11MU9728departed+20
09-10CZ3323departed+16
09-10CZ5149departed+30
09-09CZ5149departed+18
09-09CZ5157departed+38
09-09MU9728departed+33

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
SZXShenzhen +16 min busy 🌤 scattered clouds · ESE 8 kt Full SZX delay board →
DLUDali tracking Full DLU delay board →

How the Shenzhen to Dali route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SZX to DLU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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SZX to DLU questions

Is SZX–DLU running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The departure side at SZX is the weaker end, route health score 78/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on SZX–DLU?

Operators schedule morning departures around 06:20 from SZX. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the DLU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from SZX to DLU?

Great-circle distance is 1,409 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 129–151 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does SZX–DLU fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 15 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.