KN6553 Flight Status China United Airlines: Shangri-La to Chengdu (CUA6553)

China United Airlines KN 6553

Scheduled in 2'

DIG Shangri-La

Scheduled
20:35
Estimated
20:35

Gate: G6

Departure: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Shangri-La Diqing Airport (DIG)

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TFU Chengdu

Scheduled
22:00

Terminal: 2

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+8

Tianfu International (TFU)

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Departs in 2m 0%

DIG 20:35 TFU 22:00

541 km (336 mi) to fly

Route map DIG to TFU Map of the great-circle route from Shangri-La Diqing Airport, China to Tianfu International, China, 541 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. DIG TFU Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 541 km / 336 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:25 · Typical Duration: 01:00

KN 6553 Flight Status & Schedule China United Airlines Shangri-La to Chengdu

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 09 DIG TFU 20:35 22:00 Scheduled Track >
Nov 08 DIG TFU 20:24 21:35 Landed Track >
Nov 07 DIG TFU 20:30 21:27 Landed Track >
Nov 06 DIG TFU 20:22 21:22 Landed Track >
Nov 05 DIG TFU 20:32 21:37 Landed Track >
Nov 04 DIG TFU 20:23 21:24 Landed Track >
Nov 03 DIG TFU 20:29 21:27 Unknown Track >
Nov 02 DIG TFU 20:29 21:31 Landed Track >
Nov 01 DIG TFU 20:21 21:22 Landed Track >
Oct 31 DIG TFU 20:34 21:37 Landed Track >

China United Airlines flight KN 6553 links Shangri-La and Chengdu, 541 km (336 mi) apart, and flies daily. Its timetable allows 1 h 25 min; in practice it usually takes about 1 h, so it often makes up time. Today's flight is scheduled to leave at 20:35 and arrive at 22:00 local time.

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About KN 6553

Route
Shangri-La Diqing Airport DIG to Tianfu International TFU
Distance
541 km (336 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h
Flies
Daily
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Gate G6

KN 6553 FAQ

How long is the KN6553 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 25 min. Shangri-La to Chengdu is 541 km (336 mi).
How often is KN6553 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does KN6553 fly?
Daily: it was scheduled on each of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does KN6553 use?
It usually leaves from gate G6 at Shangri-La Diqing Airport (DIG) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Tianfu International (TFU). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does KN6553 have?
Also listed as CUA6553 (China United Airlines' ICAO code) and KN 6553.

KN6553 and Shangri-La DIG to Chengdu TFU Flights

Flight KN6553 is a code-share China United Airlines flight of the China Eastern Airlines operated MU5779.

Other flights departing from Shangri-La DIG: OQ2148, MU5779, MU5934

Other flights arriving at Chengdu TFU: CZ6255, TG618, 3U6714, 3U6866

All flights connecting Shangri-La DIG to Chengdu TFU.