DIG
Shangri-La
China
2,793 km
1,735 miles
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Distance
2,793 km
1,735 mi / 1,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
175°
south

Airport Comparison

DIG KUL
Airport Name Diqing Airport Kuala Lumpur International Airport
IATA Code DIG KUL
ICAO Code ZPDQ WMKK
City Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Country China Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 0 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 2.750000, 101.710000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 2,793 kilometers (1,735 miles / 1,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 175°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting China with Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:10 in Shangri-La, it's 04:10 in Kuala Lumpur.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 356° (north). 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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