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

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MU5773
MU China Eastern
737
6:30 PM
+06 TT3
8:40 PM
CST
2h 10m
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MU China Eastern
737
11:45 AM
CST TT2
1:40 PM
+06
1h 55m
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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 25m 8LMUTV → 8LMU Kunming (KMG) to Diqing (Shangri-La) flights
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Shannan (Gonggar) to Diqing (Shangri-La)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 542 mi 2h 10m nonstop +2h ahead

LXA–DIG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 542 miles in approximately 2h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LXA–DIG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 737 2h10 – 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, LXA to DIG 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 LXA to DIG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
KMG ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
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
+2h
Diqing (Shangri-La) is 2 hours ahead of Shannan (Gonggar).
LXA: +06 · DIG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar), it's 8:00 PM in Diqing (Shangri-La).
Distance & Flight Time
542 mi / 872 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m gate to gate.
Facts

LXA–DIG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shannan (Gonggar) to Diqing (Shangri-La) route.
Route details
Distance542 mi / 872 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LXA
Full nameLhasa Gonggar International Airport
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 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 LXA to DIG flights.
Nonstop flights from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 542 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LXA to DIG: 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.
Diqing (Shangri-La) is 2 hours ahead of Shannan (Gonggar).
Yes, return flights from DIG to LXA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LXA to DIG

Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) and Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LXA to DIG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LXA to DIG is about 2 hours 10 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.