BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,166 km
5,695 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
9,166 km
5,695 mi / 4,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BCN SZT
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code BCN SZT
ICAO Code LEBL MMSC
City Barcelona N/A
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mexico_City
Elevation 12 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 16.690000, -92.530000

Barcelona (BCN) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 9,166 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Barcelona, it's 07:50 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,695 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Barcelona International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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