Diqing Shangri-La Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Diqing (Shangri-La), China. Its IATA code is DIG and its ICAO code is ZPDQ. The airport lies at an elevation of 10,761 ft (3,280 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 11,647 ft (3,550 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- DIG
- ICAO code
- ZPDQ
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 10,761 ft (3,280 m)
- Coordinates
- 27.7936, 99.6772
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 11,647 ft · 3,550 m | — | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NLH Ninglang Luguhu Airport | Ninglang, China | 110 km · 68 mi |
| LJG Lijiang Sanyi International Airport | Lijiang, China | 136 km · 85 mi |
| DCY Daocheng Yading Airport | Garzê (Daocheng), China | 173 km · 107 mi |
| PBU Putao Airport | Putao, Myanmar (Burma) | 228 km · 142 mi |
| DLU Dali Fengyi Airport | Dali (Xiaguan), China | 247 km · 153 mi |
| PZI Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport | Panzhihua (Renhe), China | 252 km · 157 mi |
| BSD Baoshan Yunrui Airport | Baoshan (Longyang), China | 309 km · 192 mi |
| TCZ Tengchong Tuofeng Airport | Baoshan (Tengchong), China | 339 km · 211 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from DIG. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEK Beijing | 2,067 | 1,285 | 1,116 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 2,212 | 1,374 | 1,194 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 2,976 | 1,849 | 1,607 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 3,865 | 2,401 | 2,087 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,394 | 2,730 | 2,372 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 6,489 | 4,032 | 3,504 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,755 | 4,819 | 4,187 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 8,199 | 5,095 | 4,427 | View route |
| LHR London | 8,280 | 5,145 | 4,471 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 8,748 | 5,436 | 4,723 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 9,705 | 6,030 | 5,240 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,065 | 7,497 | 6,514 | View route |
| JFK New York | 12,376 | 7,690 | 6,682 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 13,171 | 8,184 | 7,112 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,389 | 8,941 | 7,770 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 16,597 | 10,313 | 8,962 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
The IATA code of Diqing Shangri-La Airport is DIG and its ICAO code is ZPDQ.
Where is Diqing Shangri-La Airport located?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport is in Diqing (Shangri-La), Yunnan Province, China, at 27.7936, 99.6772.
What time zone is Diqing Shangri-La Airport in?
Diqing Shangri-La Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 11,647 ft (3,550 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Diqing Shangri-La Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH), about 110 km (68 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.