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SZT to LQM: distance & flight time
San Cristobal de las Casas (San Cristobal de las Casas Airport) → Puerto Leguízamo (Caucaya Airport)
1,680 mi
2,704 km · 1,460 nm
3h 46m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,680 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 46m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZT — San Cristobal de las Casas Airport · San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
- LQM — Caucaya Airport · Puerto Leguízamo, Colombia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SZT
Near LQM
- TPN · Tiputini Airport66 mi away
- TQS · Tres Esquinas Air Base72 mi away
- TPC · Tarapoa Airport108 mi away
- PUU · Tres De Mayo Airport129 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZT from LQM?
The flight distance from San Cristobal de las Casas (SZT) to Puerto Leguízamo (LQM) is 1,680 miles (2,704 km, 1,460 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZT to LQM?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 46m 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 SZT to LQM?
Nonstop service on SZT–LQM 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 46m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between San Cristobal de las Casas and Puerto Leguízamo?
Puerto Leguízamo is 1 hour ahead of San Cristobal de las Casas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZT to LQM?
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Why are some SZT to LQM fares phone-only?
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