ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,404 km
5,843 miles
SZT
San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
Mexico
Distance
9,404 km
5,843 mi / 5,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG SZT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport
IATA Code ALG SZT
ICAO Code DAAG MMSC
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 7,707 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 16.690000, -92.530000

Algiers (ALG) to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 9,404 kilometers (5,843 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Algeria 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 13:26 in Algiers, it's 06:26 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 7,625 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene 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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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