Chalco to Chengdu flights
Chengdu lies 13,945 km (8,665 mi) north-west of Chalco, +14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 38 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.
| Chalco | Chengdu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | China |
| Population | 168,720 | 20.9 million |
| Elevation | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | MEX, 27 km out | CTU, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 42282–74126 | 610000 |
Clocks in Chengdu are 14 h ahead of Chalco right now, so a 18 h 38 min journey lands 32 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chengdu
Crossing from Mexico into China: money changes from the Peso to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chalco
Chalco is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 12,966-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU, 55 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 56 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 71 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport | CTU | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,811 ft | 1,625 ft |
| Chengdu Tianfu International Airport | TFU | 53 km (33 mi) | 13,123 ft | 1,440 ft |
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Staying in Chengdu
Our booking partner lists 716 places to stay in Chengdu. Of the 678 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (240), and 79 are five-star. Across 64 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 26,889 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chengdu from Chalco?
13,945 km (8,665 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chalco.
How long does it take to get from Chalco to Chengdu by air?
About 18 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chalco and Chengdu?
Chengdu is 14 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/Mexico_City).
Which airports are used for Chalco to Chengdu flights?
Typically Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU); Chengdu also has TFU.
What currency do I need in Chengdu?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Chengdu?
Our booking partner lists 716 places to stay in Chengdu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.