CCU
Kolkata
India
1,265 km
786 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
1,265 km
786 mi / 683 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CCU DIG
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code CCU DIG
ICAO Code VECC ZPDQ
City Kolkata Shangri-La
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 27.790000, 99.680000

Kolkata (CCU) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 1,265 kilometers (786 miles / 683 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:01 in Kolkata, it's 00:31 in Shangri-La.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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