Shanghai to Chalco flights
Chalco lies 12,940 km (8,040 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 17 h 20 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.
| Shanghai | Chalco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Mexico |
| Population | 24.9 million | 168,720 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 2,245 m (7,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | MEX, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 42282–74126 |
Clocks in Chalco are 14 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 17 h 20 min journey lands only 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chalco
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 Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 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, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport | MEX | 27 km (17 mi) | 12,966 ft | 7,316 ft |
| Felipe Ángeles International Airport | NLU | 55 km (34 mi) | 14,764 ft | 7,369 ft |
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 56 km (35 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
| Adolfo López Mateos International Airport | TLC | 71 km (44 mi) | 13,780 ft | 8,466 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chalco from Shanghai?
12,940 km (8,040 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Chalco by air?
About 17 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Chalco?
Chalco is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Chalco flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX); Chalco also has NLU, PBC, TLC.
What currency do I need in Chalco?
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.