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Flight Distance from Mexico City (MEX) to Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
MEXMMMX
Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,924 km8,031 miles • 6,978 NM
Destination Airport
ZSSSSHA
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Direct Distance
12,924 km
8,031 Statute Miles
6,978 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 42m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,163 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
322° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 42m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 33m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
25h 21m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇲🇽 Mexico→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)
- City / Country: Mexico City, Mexico
- ICAO Code: MMMX
- Coordinates: 19.4358°, -99.0703°
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Elevation: 7316 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
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