DIG
Shangri-La
China
2,653 km
1,649 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
2,653 km
1,649 mi / 1,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DIG MNL
Airport Name Diqing Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code DIG MNL
ICAO Code ZPDQ RPLL
City Shangri-La Manila
Country China Philippines
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Manila
Elevation 0 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 14.510000, 121.020000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 2,653 kilometers (1,649 miles / 1,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Shangri-La, it's 21:58 in Manila.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Diqing Airport (DIG) and Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.