There is 1 way to get from Shangri-La to Maldives by plane
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Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Maldives is to fly which costs $260 - $850 and takes 10h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Maldives is to fly which takes 10h 37m and costs $260 - $850.
The distance between Shangri-La and Maldives is 3827 km.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Shangri-La to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 3h behind Shangri-La. It is currently 11:11 PM in Shangri-La and 8:11 PM in Maldives.
There are 312+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Maldives?
Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Maldivian fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Velana International Airport (MLE) once daily.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Velana International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Velana International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–800
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Velana International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,700
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