CTU
Chengdu
China
12,700 km
7,892 miles
CUU
Chihuahua
Mexico
Distance
12,700 km
7,892 mi / 6,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU CUU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA Code CTU CUU
ICAO Code ZUUU MMCU
City Chengdu Chihuahua
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mazatlan
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,462 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 28.700000, -105.970000

Chengdu (CTU) to Chihuahua (CUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) in Chihuahua, Mexico is 12,700 kilometers (7,892 miles / 6,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 22:44 in Chengdu, it's 07:44 in Chihuahua. 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 2,837 feet between the two airports. General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Chihuahua (CUU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 332° (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 General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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