CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,073 km
7,502 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
12,073 km
7,502 mi / 6,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
303°
west northwest

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CAI SZT
Airport Name Cairo International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code CAI SZT
ICAO Code HECA MMSC
City Cairo N/A
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 16.690000, -92.530000

Cairo (CAI) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 12,073 kilometers (7,502 miles / 6,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Egypt with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Cairo, it's 06:32 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 8-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 7,325 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Cairo 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 Cairo (CAI) 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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