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Diqing Airport

Shangri-La · ChinaICAO ZPDQ

Diqing Airport (DIG) is an airport serving Shangri-La, China, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 27° 47' 37.0" N, 99° 40' 37.9" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 10,761 feet (3,280 meters) above sea level. With 5 direct destinations served by 3 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Asia/Shanghai (GMT+8).

Destinations
5
Airlines
3
Elevation ft
10,761/ 3,280m
Asia/Shanghai
GMT+8
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Airport Details

IATA Code
DIG
ICAO Code
ZPDQ
City
Shangri-La
Country
China
Elevation
10,761 ft
Local Time
12:24 AM (GMT+8)

Coordinates

Latitude:27.7936°
Longitude:99.6772°

Popular Routes from DIG

DestinationCityDistanceFlight TimeTypeCO2 (Economy)
KMGKunming, China274 mi1h 1mshort-haul112 kgView
CANGuangzhou, China902 mi2h 12mshort-haul370 kgView
CTUChengdu, China321 mi1h 6mshort-haul132 kgView
JHGJinghonggasa, China406 mi1h 16mshort-haul167 kgView
LXALhasa, China543 mi1h 32mshort-haul223 kgView

Airlines Operating at DIG

3 active airlines serving Diqing Airport.

Cargo Plus Aviation
8LUnited Arab Emirates
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina

CO2 Emissions Reference

Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.

Route TypeDistanceEconomyPremium EcoBusinessFirst
Short-haul800 km204 kg326 kg592 kg816 kg
Medium-haul3,000 km468 kg749 kg1357 kg1872 kg
Long-haul8,000 km1200 kg1920 kg3480 kg4800 kg

Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.

Nearby Airports

Airports closest to Diqing Airport that may serve as alternatives.

AirportIATACityCountryDistance
Lijiang AirportLJGLijiangChina136 km
Daocheng Yading AirportDCYDaochengChina173 km
Xichang Qingshan AirportXICXichangChina248 km
Putao AirportPBUPutaoBurma228 km
Dali AirportDLUDaliChina246 km
Baoshan Yunduan AirportBSDBaoshanChina308 km
Bao'anying AirportPZIPanzhihuaChina252 km
Tengchong Tuofeng AirportTCZTengchongChina338 km

Geographic & Timezone Details

Position

Latitude (DMS)
27° 47' 37.0" N
Longitude (DMS)
99° 40' 37.9" E
Latitude (Decimal)
27.793600
Longitude (Decimal)
99.677200
Hemisphere
Northern / Eastern

Timezone

IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
GMT+8
Current Local Time
12:24 AM
Elevation (ft)
10,761 ft
Elevation (m)
3,280 m

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Diqing Airport?
The IATA code for Diqing Airport is DIG, and its ICAO code is ZPDQ. The airport is located in Shangri-La, China.
How many destinations can you fly to from DIG?
There are 5 direct destinations available from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China.
What airlines fly from DIG?
There are 3 airlines operating from DIG, including Cargo Plus Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines.
What timezone is Diqing Airport in?
Diqing Airport is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone (GMT+8). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Diqing Airport?
Diqing Airport sits at an elevation of 10,761 feet (3,280 meters) above sea level.

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