DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
7,545 km
4,689 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
7,545 km
4,689 mi / 4,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
56°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR DIG
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code DAR DIG
ICAO Code HTDA ZPDQ
City Dar es Salaam Shangri-La
Country Tanzania China
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 182 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 27.790000, 99.680000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 7,545 kilometers (4,689 miles / 4,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:15 in Dar es Salaam, it's 03:15 in Shangri-La. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 249° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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