Chengdu to San Nicolás de los Garza flights
San Nicolás de los Garza lies 13,228 km (8,220 mi) north-east of Chengdu, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 43 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Chengdu | San Nicolás de los Garza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mexico |
| Population | 20.9 million | 412,199 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 510 m (1,673 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Monterrey) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | MTY, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 65516 |
Clocks in San Nicolás de los Garza are 14 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 17 h 43 min journey lands only 3 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Nicolás de los Garza
Crossing from China into Mexico: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (MXN); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in San Nicolás de los Garza
San Nicolás de los Garza is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monterrey International Airport (MTY), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (SLW, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monterrey International Airport | MTY | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,278 ft |
| Plan de Guadalupe International Airport (regional) | SLW | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,506 ft | 4,778 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,228 km (8,220 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is San Nicolás de los Garza from Chengdu?
13,228 km (8,220 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to San Nicolás de los Garza by air?
About 17 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and San Nicolás de los Garza?
San Nicolás de los Garza is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Monterrey against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to San Nicolás de los Garza flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY); San Nicolás de los Garza also has SLW.
What currency do I need in San Nicolás de los Garza?
The Peso (MXN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.