CTU
Chengdu
China
13,804 km
8,578 miles
MLM
Morelia
Mexico
Distance
13,804 km
8,578 mi / 7,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU MLM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport
IATA Code CTU MLM
ICAO Code ZUUU MMMM
City Chengdu Morelia
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,625 ft 6,033 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 19.850000, -101.030000

Chengdu (CTU) to Morelia (MLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) in Morelia, Mexico is 13,804 kilometers (8,578 miles / 7,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:20 in Chengdu, it's 18:20 in Morelia. 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 4,408 feet between the two airports. General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Morelia (MLM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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