CTU
Chengdu
China
12,045 km
7,484 miles
SFH
San Felipe International Airport
Mexico
Distance
12,045 km
7,484 mi / 6,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
northeast

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CTU SFH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport San Felipe International Airport
IATA Code CTU SFH
ICAO Code ZUUU MMSF
City Chengdu N/A
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tijuana
Elevation 1,625 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 30.930000, -114.810000

Chengdu (CTU) to San Felipe International Airport (SFH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to San Felipe International Airport (SFH) in San Felipe International Airport, Mexico is 12,045 kilometers (7,484 miles / 6,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 23:54 in Chengdu, it's 07:54 in San Felipe International Airport. With a 16-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 1,477 feet between the two airports. San Felipe International Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from San Felipe International Airport (SFH) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 325° (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 San Felipe International Airport (SFH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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