China Southern Airlines Launches Historic Direct Flight From Shenzhen To Mexico City

(CTN News) – China Southern Airlines, one of China’s top carriers, is set to embark on a historic journey by launching its first-ever direct passenger flight from Shenzhen, China to Mexico City, Mexico, as reported by CNN.

This move signifies a significant expansion of China’s presence in international aviation.

This newly announced route marks a milestone as the longest nonstop regular commercial flight departing from China, symbolizing China’s growing influence and ambition in the global aviation sector.

Covering an impressive distance of 14,147 kilometers each way, the journey from Shenzhen to Mexico City is estimated to take approximately 16 hours for passengers.

China Southern Airlines Inaugural Flight Details

The inaugural flight is scheduled to take off on Tuesday, May 11, with subsequent departures planned for Tuesdays and Saturdays.

However, the return leg of the journey will be slightly longer, lasting an estimated 21 hours and 20 minutes. Flights from Mexico City back to China will include a brief refueling stop in Tijuana, Mexico, though passengers will remain onboard during this layover.

The service from Mexico to China is slated to operate on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting from May 12.

This roundtrip service, bearing the flight code CZ8031/2, will be executed using Airbus A350 aircraft, as reported by SZ News, a state-affiliated news outlet based in Shenzhen.

Surpassing China Southern Airlines’ existing Guangzhou to New York route, which spans a distance of 12,871 kilometers, this new Shenzhen to Mexico City route emerges as the longest nonstop commercial flight originating from any Chinese airport.

This bold move not only underscores China Southern Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global reach but also highlights China’s growing prominence in the international aviation landscape.