Chengdu to Manzanillo flights
Manzanillo lies 13,701 km (8,513 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 18 h 19 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 | Manzanillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mexico |
| Population | 20.9 million | 159,853 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | ZLO, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 28236–95593 |
Clocks in Manzanillo are 14 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 18 h 19 min journey lands only 4 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manzanillo
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 Manzanillo
Manzanillo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (CLQ, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playa de Oro International Airport (regional) | ZLO | 23 km (14 mi) | 7,218 ft | 30 ft |
| Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International Airport (regional) | CLQ | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,546 ft | 2,467 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,701 km (8,513 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 Manzanillo from Chengdu?
13,701 km (8,513 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Manzanillo by air?
About 18 h 19 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 Manzanillo?
Manzanillo is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Manzanillo flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Playa de Oro International Airport (ZLO); Manzanillo also has CLQ.
What currency do I need in Manzanillo?
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.