DIG
Shangri-La
China
7,780 km
4,834 miles
EBB
Kampala
Uganda
Distance
7,780 km
4,834 mi / 4,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west

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DIG EBB
Airport Name Diqing Airport Entebbe International Airport
IATA Code DIG EBB
ICAO Code ZPDQ HUEN
City Shangri-La Kampala
Country China Uganda
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Kampala
Elevation 0 ft 3,782 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 0.040000, 32.440000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Kampala (EBB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Kampala, Uganda is 7,780 kilometers (4,834 miles / 4,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:16 in Shangri-La, it's 18:16 in Kampala. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,782 feet between the two airports. Entebbe International Airport sits higher than Diqing Airport.

The return flight from Kampala (EBB) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 60° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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