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MAD to DIG: distance & flight time

Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) → Shangri-La (Diqing Airport)

5,628 mi
9,058 km · 4,891 nm
11h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,628 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 30m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is MAD from DIG?

The flight distance from Madrid (MAD) to Shangri-La (DIG) is 5,628 miles (9,058 km, 4,891 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from MAD to DIG?

A nonstop flight takes about 11h 30m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Shangri-La?

Shangri-La is 6 hours ahead of Madrid.

What is the cheapest way to fly from MAD to DIG?

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