Guangzhou (Huadu) to Diqing (Shangri-La) (CAN–DIG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ8979
CZ China Southern
31N
8:30 AM
CST TT2
11:30 AM
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MU China Eastern
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CZ China Southern
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
KMG Kunming 4h 59m 3U8LAQ → 8LMU Kunming (KMG) to Diqing (Shangri-La) flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Guangzhou (Huadu) to Diqing (Shangri-La)
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 901 mi 3h 10m nonstop

CAN–DIG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 901 miles in approximately 3h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CAN Routes DIG Routes CAN Live Flights DIG Live Flights
All flights from Diqing (Shangri-La) (DIG) Diqing (Shangri-La) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAN–DIG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 3h20 – SkyTeam –
CZ China Southern Airlines 4 31N 3h – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
31N Airbus A319neo – CZ
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CAN to DIG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to DIG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
KMG ~4h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
117
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Diqing (Shangri-La) is 0 hours the same as Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · DIG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 6:00 PM in Diqing (Shangri-La).
Distance & Flight Time
901 mi / 1,450 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 10m gate to gate.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

Facts

CAN–DIG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Diqing (Shangri-La) route.
Route details
Distance901 mi / 1,450 km
Flight time3h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: DIG
Full nameDiqing Shangri-La Airport
IATA / ICAODIG / ZPDQ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation10,761 ft / 3,280 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to DIG flights.
Nonstop flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport take about 3h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 901 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CAN to DIG: China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui.
Yes, return flights from DIG to CAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CAN to DIG

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAN to DIG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAN to DIG is about 3 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 901 miles (1,450 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.