BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,536 km
10,275 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
16,536 km
10,275 mi / 8,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
25°
north northeast

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BKK TAP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code BKK TAP
ICAO Code VTBS MMTP
City Bangkok Tapachula
Country Thailand Mexico
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 14.790000, -92.370000

Bangkok (BKK) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 16,536 kilometers (10,275 miles / 8,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Thailand 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 03:55 in Bangkok, it's 14:55 in Tapachula. With a 13-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 Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 335° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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