CAN
Guangzhou
China
1,450 km
901 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
1,450 km
901 mi / 783 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CAN DIG
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code CAN DIG
ICAO Code ZGGG ZPDQ
City Guangzhou Shangri-La
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 50 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 27.790000, 99.680000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 1,450 kilometers (901 miles / 783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 20:40 in Guangzhou, it's 20:40 in Shangri-La.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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