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

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MU China Eastern
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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 5h 1m 8LMU → 3U8LMU Kunming (KMG) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
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Diqing (Shangri-La) to Shannan (Gonggar)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 542 mi 1h 55m nonstop -2h behind

DIG–LXA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA) Shannan (Gonggar) to Diqing (Shangri-La) flights
Carriers on this route

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 7 737 1h55 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (7 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, DIG to LXA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DIG to LXA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
KMG ~5h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
38
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.
Alternatives

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

Nearby airports with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.
Metric DIG→LXA LJG→LXA XIC→LXA
Distance from DIG – 85 mi 154 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4 3
Flight time 1h 55m 1h 45m 2h 25m
Lijiang (LJG) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights · Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC) to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
Airports within 200 miles of DIG with service to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Diqing (Shangri-La).
DIG: CST · LXA: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Diqing (Shangri-La), it's 4:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar).
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 872 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

DIG–LXA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Diqing (Shangri-La) to Shannan (Gonggar) route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 872 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DIG
Full nameDiqing Shangri-La Airport
IATA / ICAODIG / ZPDQ
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation10,761 ft / 3,280 m
Destination: LXA
Full nameLhasa Gonggar International Airport
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DIG to LXA flights.
Nonstop flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa Gonggar International Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 542 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DIG to LXA: China Eastern 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.
Shannan (Gonggar) is 2 hours behind Diqing (Shangri-La).
Yes, return flights from LXA to DIG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LJG and 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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DIG to LXA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DIG to LXA is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 542 miles (872 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 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. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG) and Liangshan (Xichang) (XIC).