CTU
Chengdu
China
13,702 km
8,514 miles
ZLO
Manzanillo
Mexico
Distance
13,702 km
8,514 mi / 7,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTU ZLO
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Playa De Oro International Airport
IATA Code CTU ZLO
ICAO Code ZUUU MMZO
City Chengdu Manzanillo
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,625 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 19.140000, -104.560000

Chengdu (CTU) to Manzanillo (ZLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) in Manzanillo, Mexico is 13,702 kilometers (8,514 miles / 7,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 17:00 in Chengdu, it's 03:00 in Manzanillo. 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 1,595 feet between the two airports. Playa De Oro International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Manzanillo (ZLO) 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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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