PVG
Shanghai
China
13,086 km
8,131 miles
TCN
Tehuacan Airport
Mexico
Distance
13,086 km
8,131 mi / 7,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG TCN
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Tehuacan Airport
IATA Code PVG TCN
ICAO Code ZSPD MMHC
City Shanghai N/A
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 13 ft 5,509 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 18.500000, -97.420000

Shanghai (PVG) to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Tehuacan Airport (TCN) in Tehuacan Airport, Mexico is 13,086 kilometers (8,131 miles / 7,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 02:32 in Shanghai, it's 12:32 in Tehuacan Airport. 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 5,496 feet between the two airports. Tehuacan Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tehuacan Airport (TCN) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 322° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tehuacan Airport (TCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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