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DIG to LIY: distance & flight time
Shangri-La (Diqing Airport) → Wright (Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport)
8,312 mi
13,377 km · 7,223 nm
16h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,312 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 46m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DIG — Diqing Airport · Shangri-La, China
- LIY — Wright AAF (Fort Stewart)/Midcoast Regional Airport · Wright, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near DIG
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport68 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport85 mi away
- DCY · Daocheng Yading Airport108 mi away
- PBU · Putao Airport142 mi away
Near LIY
- SVN · Hunter Army Air Field26 mi away
- SAV · Savannah Hilton Head International Airport27 mi away
- TBR · Statesboro Bulloch County Airport42 mi away
- BQK · Brunswick Golden Isles Airport44 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DIG from LIY?
The flight distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Wright (LIY) is 8,312 miles (13,377 km, 7,223 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DIG to LIY?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 46m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from DIG to LIY?
Nonstop service on DIG–LIY depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Wright?
Wright is 13 hours behind Shangri-La.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DIG to LIY?
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Why are some DIG to LIY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DIG–LIY tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.