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Nearest Airport to Daocheng: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Daocheng is Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), 263 km away.

Closest airport DCY Daocheng Yading Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international LJG Lijiang Sanyi International Airport 263 km · 163 mi · ~4 h 41 min by car

Airports near Daocheng

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    Daocheng Yading Airport Flag of ChinaGarzê (Daocheng), China · Regional Airports in China
    DCY 39 km24 mi · ~41 min
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    Diqing Shangri-La Airport Flag of ChinaDiqing (Shangri-La), China · Regional Airports in China
    DIG 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    Ninglang Luguhu Airport Flag of ChinaNinglang, China · Regional Airports in China
    NLH 173 km107 mi · ~3 h 05 min
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    Kangding Airport Flag of ChinaGarzê (Kangding), China · Regional Airports in China
    KGT 186 km115 mi · ~3 h 19 min
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    Xichang Qingshan Airport Flag of ChinaLiangshan (Xichang), China · Regional Airports in China
    XIC 218 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min
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    Lijiang Sanyi International Airport Flag of ChinaLijiang, China · International Airports in China Meet & Greet →
    LJG 263 km163 mi · ~4 h 41 min
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    Garze Gesar Airport Flag of ChinaGarzê (Garzê), China · Airfield Airports in China
    GZG 311 km193 mi · ~5 h 33 min
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    Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport Flag of ChinaPanzhihua (Renhe), China · Regional Airports in China
    PZI 315 km195 mi · ~5 h 37 min
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    Leshan Airport Flag of ChinaLeshan (Wutongqiao), China · Regional Airports in China
    LSG 338 km210 mi · ~6 h 02 min
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    Putao Airport Flag of MyanmarPutao, Myanmar · Regional Airports in Myanmar
    PBU 339 km211 mi · ~6 h 04 min

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Daocheng; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Daocheng?

The nearest airport to Daocheng is Daocheng Yading Airport (DCY), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG), 263 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Daocheng?

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) is 263 km from Daocheng in a straight line — roughly 4 h 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Daocheng?

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) — 151 km, Ninglang Luguhu Airport (NLH) — 173 km and Kangding Airport (KGT) — 186 km.

How long does it take to get from Daocheng to Daocheng Yading Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.