CAN
Guangzhou
China
14,748 km
9,164 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
14,748 km
9,164 mi / 7,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CAN SZT
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code CAN SZT
ICAO Code ZGGG MMSC
City Guangzhou N/A
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 50 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 16.690000, -92.530000

Guangzhou (CAN) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 14,748 kilometers (9,164 miles / 7,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:42 in Guangzhou, it's 15:42 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 14-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 7,657 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun 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 Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 327° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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