AMM
Amman
Jordan
12,465 km
7,745 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
12,465 km
7,745 mi / 6,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Amman
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

AMM TAP
Airport Name Queen Alia International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code AMM TAP
ICAO Code OJAI MMTP
City Amman Tapachula
Country Jordan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,395 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 31.720000, 35.990000 14.790000, -92.370000

Amman (AMM) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) in Amman, Jordan to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 12,465 kilometers (7,745 miles / 6,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Amman, it's 04:50 in Tapachula. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,298 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Queen Alia International Airport.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Amman (AMM) follows a heading of 46° (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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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