BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,207 km
5,721 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
9,207 km
5,721 mi / 4,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BRU TAP
Airport Name Brussels Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code BRU TAP
ICAO Code EBBR MMTP
City Brussels Tapachula
Country Belgium Mexico
Timezone Europe/Brussels America/Mexico_City
Elevation 184 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 14.790000, -92.370000

Brussels (BRU) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 9,207 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,971 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 Belgium with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Brussels, it's 19:19 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 Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 39° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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