Diqing (Shangri-La) to Shannan (Gonggar) (DIG–LXA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MU5939
MU China Eastern
737
9:10 AM
+06 TT2
11:25 AM
+06
2h 15m
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MU5774
MU China Eastern
737
1:15 PM
+06 TT2
3:30 PM
+06
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MU5773
MU China Eastern
737
6:50 PM
+06 TT3
8:50 PM
+06
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Diqing (Shangri-La) to Shannan (Gonggar)
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 542 mi 2h 15m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

DIG–LXA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DIG–LXA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 11 737 2h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (11 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DIG to LXA 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
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DIG to LXA.
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One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
30
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.

Other ways to reach Shannan (Gonggar) from Diqing (Shangri-La)

Nearby airports with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.
Metric DIG→LXA XIC→LXA
Distance from DIG 154 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 11 3
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DIG with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shannan (Gonggar) is 0 hours the same as Diqing (Shangri-La).
DIG: +06 · LXA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Diqing (Shangri-La), it's 6:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 872 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m.

DIG–LXA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Diqing (Shangri-La) to Shannan (Gonggar) route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 872 km
Flight time2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: DIG
IATA / ICAODIG / ZPDQ
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation10,761 ft / 3,280 m
Destination: LXA
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DIG to LXA flights.
Nonstop flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport take approximately 2h 15m. The route covers 542 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Eastern Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from DIG to LXA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LXA to DIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include XIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DIG to LXA

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

DIG to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DIG to LXA ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (872 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via KMG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC).