PEK
Beijing
China
13,020 km
8,090 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
13,020 km
8,090 mi / 7,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK SZT
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code PEK SZT
ICAO Code ZBAA MMSC
City Beijing N/A
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Mexico_City
Elevation 116 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 16.690000, -92.530000

Beijing (PEK) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 13,020 kilometers (8,090 miles / 7,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 China 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 19:00 in Beijing, it's 05:00 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 7,591 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital 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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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