DEL
New Delhi
India
2,212 km
1,374 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
2,212 km
1,374 mi / 1,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
87°
east

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DEL DIG
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code DEL DIG
ICAO Code VIDP ZPDQ
City New Delhi Shangri-La
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 777 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 27.790000, 99.680000

New Delhi (DEL) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 2,212 kilometers (1,374 miles / 1,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 20:47 in New Delhi, it's 23:17 in Shangri-La.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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