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SZT to MEC: distance & flight time
San Cristobal de las Casas (San Cristobal de las Casas Airport) → Manta (Eloy Alfaro International Airport)
1,462 mi
2,353 km · 1,270 nm
3h 39m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,462 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 39m 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
- MEC — Eloy Alfaro International Airport · Manta, Ecuador
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SZT
Near MEC
- PVO · Reales Tamarindos Airport16 mi away
- SNC · General Ulpiano Paez Airport90 mi away
- GYE · José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport100 mi away
- LTX · Cotopaxi International Airport143 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZT from MEC?
The flight distance from San Cristobal de las Casas (SZT) to Manta (MEC) is 1,462 miles (2,353 km, 1,270 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZT to MEC?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 39m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Cristobal de las Casas and Manta?
Manta is 1 hour ahead of San Cristobal de las Casas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZT to MEC?
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