Chengdu to Xico flights
Xico lies 13,942 km (8,663 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 37 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.
| Chengdu | Xico | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mexico |
| Population | 20.9 million | 384,327 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 2,234 m (7,329 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | MEX, 22 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 91240 |
Clocks in Xico are 14 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 18 h 37 min journey lands only 4 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Xico
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 Xico
Xico is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 22 km (14 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, 53 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 62 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 22 km (14 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 53 km (33 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 62 km (39 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 65 km (40 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Xico from Chengdu?
13,942 km (8,663 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Xico by air?
About 18 h 37 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 Xico?
Xico is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Xico flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Xico also has NLU, PBC, TLC.
What currency do I need in Xico?
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.