CTU
Chengdu
China
12,839 km
7,978 miles
LMM
Los Mochis
Mexico
Distance
12,839 km
7,978 mi / 6,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CTU LMM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Valle del Fuerte International Airport
IATA Code CTU LMM
ICAO Code ZUUU MMLM
City Chengdu Los Mochis
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mazatlan
Elevation 1,625 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 25.690000, -109.080000

Chengdu (CTU) to Los Mochis (LMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM) in Los Mochis, Mexico is 12,839 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 20:21 in Chengdu, it's 05:21 in Los Mochis. 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 1,609 feet between the two airports. Valle del Fuerte International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Los Mochis (LMM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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