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SZT to PLP: distance & flight time
San Cristobal de las Casas (San Cristobal de las Casas Airport) → La Palma (Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport)
1,126 mi
1,812 km · 978 nm
2h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,126 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 55m 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
- PLP — Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport · La Palma, Panama
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SZT
Near PLP
- PUE · Puerto Obaldia Airport53 mi away
- CPB · Capurganá Airport56 mi away
- ACD · Alcides Fernández Airport58 mi away
- JQE · Jaqué Airport61 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZT from PLP?
The flight distance from San Cristobal de las Casas (SZT) to La Palma (PLP) is 1,126 miles (1,812 km, 978 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZT to PLP?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 55m 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 La Palma?
La Palma is 1 hour ahead of San Cristobal de las Casas.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZT to PLP?
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