DIG
Shangri-La
China
7,757 km
4,820 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
7,757 km
4,820 mi / 4,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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DIG FRA
Airport Name Diqing Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code DIG FRA
ICAO Code ZPDQ EDDF
City Shangri-La Frankfurt am Main
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 0 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 50.030000, 8.540000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 7,757 kilometers (4,820 miles / 4,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Germany. 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 23:13 in Shangri-La, it's 16:13 in Frankfurt am Main. 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 71° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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