Airport Comparison
| FRA | SZT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frankfurt am Main International Airport | San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport |
| IATA Code | FRA | SZT |
| ICAO Code | EDDF | MMSC |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | N/A |
| Country | Germany | Mexico |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 7,707 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.030000, 8.540000 | 16.690000, -92.530000 |
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.
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 Germany 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 18:03 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 11:03 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 7,343 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 39° (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 Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.