The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport, Mexico is 9,961 kilometers (6,189 miles / 5,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:52 in Riga, it's 13:52 in San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport. With a 9-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 7,671 feet between the two airports. San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport sits higher than Riga 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 Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and San Cristobal De Las Casas Airport (SZT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.