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How to get fromShangri-La to Sydneyby plane, train, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Shangri-La to Sydney by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport

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    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DIG - SYD
    16h 55m
    $507–1,710

  2. Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LJG - SYD
    17h 47m
    $522–1,630

  3. Taxi to Yading Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Shangri-La to Yading Airport (DCY)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Yading Airport (DCY) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane DCY - SYD
    23h 46m
    $532–1,545

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration19h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$531Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,761.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 55m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and China Southern Airlines fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) twice daily.

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