The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 13,555 kilometers (8,422 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 07:10 in Shanghai, it's 17:10 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 7,694 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong 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 Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 325° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.