The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 11,188 kilometers (6,952 miles / 6,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Turkey 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 18:49 in Istanbul, it's 09:49 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 7,382 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Istanbul 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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.