DIG
Shangri-La
China
8,281 km
5,146 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
8,281 km
5,146 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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DIG LHR
Airport Name Diqing Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code DIG LHR
ICAO Code ZPDQ EGLL
City Shangri-La London
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 0 ft 83 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 51.470000, -0.460000

Shangri-La (DIG) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 8,281 kilometers (5,146 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:02 in Shangri-La, it's 20:02 in London. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 65° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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