CTU
Chengdu
China
13,466 km
8,367 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
13,466 km
8,367 mi / 7,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU TPQ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code CTU TPQ
ICAO Code ZUUU MMEP
City Chengdu Tepic
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mazatlan
Elevation 1,625 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 21.420000, -104.840000

Chengdu (CTU) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 13,466 kilometers (8,367 miles / 7,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 04:25 in Chengdu, it's 13:25 in Tepic. With a 15-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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 331° (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 Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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