Airport Comparison
| DAR | SZT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport | San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport |
| IATA Code | DAR | SZT |
| ICAO Code | HTDA | MMSC |
| City | Dar es Salaam | N/A |
| Country | Tanzania | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 182 ft | 7,707 ft |
| Coordinates | -6.880000, 39.200000 | 16.690000, -92.530000 |
Dar es Salaam (DAR) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 14,663 kilometers (9,111 miles / 7,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Tanzania 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 16:53 in Dar es Salaam, it's 07:53 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 9-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 7,525 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere 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 Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.