Putuo to Mexico City flights
Mexico City lies 12,913 km (8,023 mi) north-east of Putuo, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 18 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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| Putuo | Mexico City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mexico |
| Population | 1.2 million | 12.3 million |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 2,240 m (7,349 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 8 km out | MEX, 6 km out |
Clocks in Mexico City are 14 h behind Putuo right now, so a 17 h 18 min journey lands only 3 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mexico City
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 Putuo
Putuo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 41 km), Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 95 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 93 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 99 km).
Arriving in Mexico City
Mexico City is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), 6 km (4 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, 37 km), Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC, 47 km), Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 37 km (23 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 85 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Mexico City
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Common questions
How far is Mexico City from Putuo?
12,913 km (8,023 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Putuo.
How long does it take to get from Putuo to Mexico City by air?
About 17 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Putuo and Mexico City?
Mexico City is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Putuo to Mexico City flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Mexico City also has NLU, TLC, PBC.
What currency do I need in Mexico City?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Mexico City?
Our booking partner lists 3,602+ places to stay in Mexico City, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.