LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,416 km
6,472 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
10,416 km
6,472 mi / 5,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS SZT
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code LOS SZT
ICAO Code DNMM MMSC
City Lagos N/A
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 16.690000, -92.530000

Lagos (LOS) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 10,416 kilometers (6,472 miles / 5,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Nigeria with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Lagos, it's 09:27 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 7,572 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Murtala Muhammed 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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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