ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,516 km
5,913 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
9,516 km
5,913 mi / 5,138 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG TAP
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code ALG TAP
ICAO Code DAAG MMTP
City Algiers Tapachula
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 14.790000, -92.370000

Algiers (ALG) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 9,516 kilometers (5,913 miles / 5,138 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Algeria with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:15 in Algiers, it's 11:15 in Tapachula. With a 7-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 Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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