Airport Comparison
| KUL | SZT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kuala Lumpur International Airport | San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport |
| IATA Code | KUL | SZT |
| ICAO Code | WMKK | MMSC |
| City | Kuala Lumpur | N/A |
| Country | Malaysia | Mexico |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 69 ft | 7,707 ft |
| Coordinates | 2.750000, 101.710000 | 16.690000, -92.530000 |
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 17,347 kilometers (10,779 miles / 9,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.
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 Malaysia 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 10:35 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 20:35 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 14-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 7,638 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.