The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 13,434 kilometers (8,348 miles / 7,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:36 in Sydney, it's 12:36 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 17-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 7,686 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 240° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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