SHENZHEN, May 11 (Xinhua) -- A direct air route linking south China's Shenzhen with Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, will be launched on Saturday, China Southern Airlines has announced.

The first flight on the route will take off from Shenzhen Baoan International Airport at 9 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Saturday, and the flight time will be approximately 16 hours, the airline said.

The flight, covering over 14,000 kilometers and running twice weekly, is currently the only direct passenger route from China to Mexico, and from China to Latin America.

Outbound flights will depart from Shenzhen at 9 p.m. local time every Tuesday and Saturday, and arrive in Mexico City at 11 p.m. local time. Inbound flights depart from Mexico City at 1 a.m. local time every Wednesday and Sunday, and arrive in Shenzhen at 12:20 p.m. local time the following day.

Mexico is China's second-largest trading partner in Latin America. With its long history and rich tourism resources, Mexico is also a popular destination for Chinese tourists. Enditem

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