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MRR to SZT: distance & flight time
Macara (Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport) → San Cristobal de las Casas (San Cristobal de las Casas Airport)
1,691 mi
2,721 km · 1,469 nm
3h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,691 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 47m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MRR — Jose Maria Velasco Ibarra Airport · Macara, Ecuador
- 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is MRR from SZT?
The flight distance from Macara (MRR) to San Cristobal de las Casas (SZT) is 1,691 miles (2,721 km, 1,469 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MRR to SZT?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 47m 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 MRR to SZT?
Nonstop service on MRR–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 3h 47m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Macara and San Cristobal de las Casas?
San Cristobal de las Casas is 1 hour behind Macara.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MRR to SZT?
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Why are some MRR to SZT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MRR–SZT tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.