DIG
Shangri-La
China
11,842 km
7,358 miles
YUL
Dorval
Canada
Distance
11,842 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
355°
north

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DIG YUL
Airport Name Diqing Airport Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA Code DIG YUL
ICAO Code ZPDQ CYUL
City Shangri-La Dorval
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 0 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 45.470000, -73.740000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Dorval (YUL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Dorval, Canada is 11,842 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:12 in Shangri-La, it's 16:12 in Dorval. With a 13-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 Dorval (YUL) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 6° (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 Montréal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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