AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,238 km
6,983 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
11,238 km
6,983 mi / 6,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-19h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

AKL TAP
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code AKL TAP
ICAO Code NZAA MMTP
City Auckland Tapachula
Country New Zealand Mexico
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Mexico_City
Elevation 23 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 14.790000, -92.370000

Auckland (AKL) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 11,238 kilometers (6,983 miles / 6,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:07 in Auckland, it's 05:07 in Tapachula. With a 19-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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