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DIG to YIV: distance & flight time
Shangri-La (Diqing Airport) → Island Lake (Island Lake Airport)
6,730 mi
10,832 km · 5,849 nm
13h 40m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,730 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 40m 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
- YIV — Island Lake Airport · Island Lake, Canada
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 YIV
- YST · St. Theresa Point Airport8 mi away
- YGO · Gods Lake Narrows Airport49 mi away
- YRS · Red Sucker Lake Airport49 mi away
- ZGI · Gods River Airport72 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is DIG from YIV?
The flight distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Island Lake (YIV) is 6,730 miles (10,832 km, 5,849 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DIG to YIV?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 40m 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 YIV?
Nonstop service on DIG–YIV 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 13h 40m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shangri-La and Island Lake?
Island Lake is 13 hours behind Shangri-La.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DIG to YIV?
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Why are some DIG to YIV fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain DIG–YIV 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.