PVG
Shanghai
China
12,341 km
7,668 miles
TPQ
Tepic
Mexico
Distance
12,341 km
7,668 mi / 6,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
46°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TPQ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Amado Nervo National Airport
IATA Code PVG TPQ
ICAO Code ZSPD MMEP
City Shanghai Tepic
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mazatlan
Elevation 13 ft 3,020 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 21.420000, -104.840000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tepic (TPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) in Tepic, Mexico is 12,341 kilometers (7,668 miles / 6,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 04:54 in Shanghai, it's 13:54 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 3,007 feet between the two airports. Amado Nervo National Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Tepic (TPQ) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Amado Nervo National Airport (TPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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