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Flights from Phuket to Diqing

There are no direct flights from Phuket to Diqing. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Chengdu, about 5h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 29m
HKTDIGKMG

Phuket to Diqing at a glance

Fastest journey5h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Chengdu

Best ways to fly from Phuket to Diqing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HKT Kunming (KMG) DIG
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 29m
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HKT Chengdu (TFU) DIG
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Sichuan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 24m
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HKT Chongqing (CKG) DIG
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Chongqing Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 35m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
2,210 km1,372 miles
Journey time
5h 29mestimate
Time difference
+1hDiqing vs Phuket
Currency in Diqing
CNY
Airports
HKT → DIG

Flights from Phuket to Diqing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Phuket to Diqing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Chengdu and Chongqing. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Phuket to Diqing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,210 km.
Where do you change planes between Phuket and Diqing?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Phuket and Diqing?
Phuket: Phuket International Airport (HKT). Diqing: Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG).
What is the time difference between Phuket and Diqing?
Diqing is 1 hour ahead of Phuket.

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