The flight distance from Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (CME) in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 14,288 kilometers (8,878 miles / 7,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Ciudad del Carmen, it's 07:11 in Chengdu. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,615 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Ciudad del Carmen International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Ciudad del Carmen (CME) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ciudad del Carmen International Airport (CME) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.