AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,915 km
4,918 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
7,915 km
4,918 mi / 4,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
69°
east northeast

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AMS DIG
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Diqing Airport
IATA Code AMS DIG
ICAO Code EHAM ZPDQ
City Amsterdam Shangri-La
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 27.790000, 99.680000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 7,915 kilometers (4,918 miles / 4,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Amsterdam, it's 01:30 in Shangri-La. With a 7-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 Shangri-La (DIG) to Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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