DIG
Shangri-La
China
6,091 km
3,785 miles
JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
Distance
6,091 km
3,785 mi / 3,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

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DIG JED
Airport Name Diqing Airport King Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA Code DIG JED
ICAO Code ZPDQ OEJN
City Shangri-La Jeddah
Country China Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 21.680000, 39.160000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Jeddah (JED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is 6,091 kilometers (3,785 miles / 3,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:13 in Shangri-La, it's 20:13 in Jeddah. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jeddah (JED) 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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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