MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
13,940 km
8,662 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
13,940 km
8,662 mi / 7,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TFU
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code MEX TFU
ICAO Code MMMX ZUTF
City Mexico City Tianfu
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,316 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 30.290000, 104.440000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 13,940 kilometers (8,662 miles / 7,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 20:01 in Mexico City, it's 10:01 in Tianfu. 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 5,863 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 27° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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