CTU
Chengdu
China
13,921 km
8,650 miles
TLC
Toluca
Mexico
Distance
13,921 km
8,650 mi / 7,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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CTU TLC
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport
IATA Code CTU TLC
ICAO Code ZUUU MMTO
City Chengdu Toluca
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,625 ft 8,466 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 19.340000, -99.570000

Chengdu (CTU) to Toluca (TLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) in Toluca, Mexico is 13,921 kilometers (8,650 miles / 7,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 04:55 in Chengdu, it's 14:55 in Toluca. 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 6,841 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos 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 Toluca (TLC) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 335° (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 Licenciado Adolfo Lopez Mateos International Airport (TLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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