DIG
Shangri-La
China
7,853 km
4,880 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,853 km
4,880 mi / 4,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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DIG ZRH
Airport Name Diqing Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code DIG ZRH
ICAO Code ZPDQ LSZH
City Shangri-La Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 47.460000, 8.550000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,853 kilometers (4,880 miles / 4,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 Switzerland. 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 23:29 in Shangri-La, it's 16:29 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,416 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Diqing Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 70° (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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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