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GJL to SZT: distance & flight time
Jijel (Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport) → San Cristobal de las Casas (San Cristobal de las Casas Airport)
5,981 mi
9,626 km · 5,197 nm
12h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,981 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 12m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- GJL — Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport · Jijel, Algeria
- SZT — San Cristobal de las Casas Airport · San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near GJL
- BJA · Soummam Airport45 mi away
- QSF · Ain Arnat Airport52 mi away
- CZL · Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport55 mi away
- BLJ · Batna Airport76 mi away
Near SZT
Frequently asked questions
How far is GJL from SZT?
The flight distance from Jijel (GJL) to San Cristobal de las Casas (SZT) is 5,981 miles (9,626 km, 5,197 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GJL to SZT?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 12m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from GJL to SZT?
Nonstop service on GJL–SZT depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 12m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Jijel and San Cristobal de las Casas?
San Cristobal de las Casas is 7 hours behind Jijel.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GJL to SZT?
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