CDG
Paris
France
8,200 km
5,095 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
8,200 km
5,095 mi / 4,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
66°
east northeast

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CDG DIG
Airport Name Charles de Gaulle International Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code CDG DIG
ICAO Code LFPG ZPDQ
City Paris Shangri-La
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 392 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 49.010000, 2.550000 27.790000, 99.680000

Paris (CDG) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) in Paris, France to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 8,200 kilometers (5,095 miles / 4,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 France 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 18:43 in Paris, it's 01:43 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 Paris (CDG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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