AGU
Aguascalientes
Mexico
13,559 km
8,425 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
13,559 km
8,425 mi / 7,321 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AGU CTU
Airport Name Jesus Teran International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AGU CTU
ICAO Code MMAS ZUUU
City Aguascalientes Chengdu
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,112 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 21.710000, -102.320000 30.580000, 103.950000

Aguascalientes (AGU) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 13,559 kilometers (8,425 miles / 7,321 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:20 in Aguascalientes, it's 10:20 in Chengdu. 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 4,487 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits lower than Jesus Teran International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Aguascalientes (AGU) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jesus Teran International Airport (AGU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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