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DIG to SOP: distance & flight time
Shangri-La (Diqing Airport) → Pinehurst-Southern Pines (Moore County Airport)
8,081 mi
13,006 km · 7,023 nm
16h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,081 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 19m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- DIG — Diqing Airport · Shangri-La, China
- SOP — Moore County Airport · Pinehurst-Southern Pines, 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 SOP
- POB · Pope Field22 mi away
- FBG · Simmons Army Air Field27 mi away
- FAY · Fayetteville Regional Grannis Field34 mi away
- LBT · Lumberton Regional Airport47 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DIG from SOP?
The flight distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Pinehurst-Southern Pines (SOP) is 8,081 miles (13,006 km, 7,023 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DIG to SOP?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 19m 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 SOP?
Nonstop service on DIG–SOP 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 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Pinehurst-Southern Pines?
Pinehurst-Southern Pines is 12 hours behind Shangri-La.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DIG to SOP?
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Why are some DIG to SOP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DIG–SOP 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.