GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
9,319 km
5,790 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
9,319 km
5,790 mi / 5,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GVA SZT
Airport Name Geneva Cointrin International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code GVA SZT
ICAO Code LSGG MMSC
City Geneva N/A
Country Switzerland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Zurich America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,411 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 46.240000, 6.110000 16.690000, -92.530000

Geneva (GVA) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 9,319 kilometers (5,790 miles / 5,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Switzerland 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 01:40 in Geneva, it's 18:40 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 6,296 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Geneva Cointrin 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 Geneva (GVA) follows a heading of 43° (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 Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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