BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
5,955 km
3,700 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
5,955 km
3,700 mi / 3,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BSB TAP
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code BSB TAP
ICAO Code SBBR MMTP
City Brasilia Tapachula
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 3,497 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 14.790000, -92.370000

Brasilia (BSB) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 5,955 kilometers (3,700 miles / 3,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:37 in Brasilia, it's 15:37 in Tapachula. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,400 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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