DIG
Shangri-La
China
6,520 km
4,051 miles
HEL
Helsinki
Finland
Distance
6,520 km
4,051 mi / 3,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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DIG HEL
Airport Name Diqing Airport Helsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA Code DIG HEL
ICAO Code ZPDQ EFHK
City Shangri-La Helsinki
Country China Finland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 0 ft 179 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 60.320000, 24.960000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Helsinki (HEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland is 6,520 kilometers (4,051 miles / 3,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Finland. 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 23:17 in Shangri-La, it's 17:17 in Helsinki. With a 6-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 Helsinki (HEL) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 88° (east). 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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