CZ5157China SouthernIn the air, 20 min late
Left SZX at 06:40, 20 min after its 06:20 slot.
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Direct flights from Shenzhen (SZX) to Dali (DLU): 10 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 39% of the last 18 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 18 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 23 October 2026 at 07:48 UTC.
Today, SZX → DLU
Fri 23 Oct · local timesCZ5149China SouthernIn the air, 21 min late
Left SZX at 08:16, 21 min after its 07:55 slot.
Track CZ5149 →- 06:20 CZ5157China Southern Left 06:40 +20 ·
- 07:55 CZ5149China Southern Left 08:16 +21 ·
- 13:25 MU9728China Eastern Left 13:48 +23 ·
Checked SZX board 15:48
SZX
Shenzhen
busy · +28
DLU
Dali
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1,409 km · ~2h 18m est.
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 10x weekly · nonstop
39% on time
of the last 18 operated SZX → DLU flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +18 min. 0 of 18 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+18 minacross the last 18 operated legs
Flight time~2h 18mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures10x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 18
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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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 daysHistory
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
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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.
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SZX to DLU questions
Is SZX–DLU running on time right now?
Some delays possible. The departure side at SZX is the weaker end, route health score 62/100. 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 16 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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