Distance From Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, DIG - SJC Distance

The distance from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 7189 miles or 11570 kilometers or 6243 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Diqing (Shangri-La) ( China ) to San Jose ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Diqing (Shangri-La) and San Jose takes around 16 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Diqing Shangri-La Airport, Diqing (Shangri-La), China to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Jose, United States is 16 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DIG - SJC

Kilometers		11570 km
Statute Miles		7189 miles
Nautical Miles		6243 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 31 minutes

Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport Flight Route Map - DIG to SJC Flight Path

Location of Diqing Shangri-La Airport & Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Diqing (Shangri-La) to San Jose nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Diqing (Shangri-La), China and San Jose, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DIG - SJC

Time difference between Diqing (Shangri-La) (China) and San Jose (United States) is 14 Hours.
San Jose time is 14 Hours behind Diqing (Shangri-La).

Location	Local Time
Diqing (Shangri-La) (China)	2025-12-05, 18:54:25 +06
San Jose (United States)	2025-12-05, 04:54:25 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG / ZPDQ) Diqing (Shangri-La), China

Destination

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC / KSJC) San Jose, United States