SCL
Santiago
Chile
6,028 km
3,745 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
6,028 km
3,745 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Santiago
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SCL SZT
Airport Name Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code SCL SZT
ICAO Code SCEL MMSC
City Santiago N/A
Country Chile Mexico
Timezone America/Santiago America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,555 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates -33.390000, -70.790000 16.690000, -92.530000

Santiago (SCL) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 6,028 kilometers (3,745 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Santiago, it's 09:20 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,152 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez 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 Santiago (SCL) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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