BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
1,573 km
977 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
1,573 km
977 mi / 849 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
356°
north

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BKK DIG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code BKK DIG
ICAO Code VTBS ZPDQ
City Bangkok Shangri-La
Country Thailand China
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.790000, 99.680000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 1,573 kilometers (977 miles / 849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Thailand with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Bangkok, it's 20:49 in Shangri-La.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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