Driving from Chengdu to Shangri-La
Shangri-La lies 528 km (328 mi) south-west of Chengdu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 644 km (400 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Chengdu | Shangri-La | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 20.9 million | 186,400 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 3,283 m (10,771 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book car hire from Chengdu to Shangri-La
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Staying in Shangri-La
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Common questions
How far is Shangri-La from Chengdu?
528 km (328 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Chengdu; by road roughly 644 km (400 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Shangri-La by car?
About 8 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Shangri-La?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.