JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
13,240 km
8,227 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
13,240 km
8,227 mi / 7,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
305°
northwest

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JED SZT
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code JED SZT
ICAO Code OEJN MMSC
City Jeddah N/A
Country Saudi Arabia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Mexico_City
Elevation 48 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 16.690000, -92.530000

Jeddah (JED) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 13,240 kilometers (8,227 miles / 7,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 18:27 in Jeddah, it's 09:27 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 7,659 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz 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 Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 53° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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