CAI
Cairo
Egypt
12,197 km
7,579 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
12,197 km
7,579 mi / 6,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CAI TAP
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code CAI TAP
ICAO Code HECA MMTP
City Cairo Tapachula
Country Egypt Mexico
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 382 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 14.790000, -92.370000

Cairo (CAI) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 12,197 kilometers (7,579 miles / 6,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 Egypt 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 23:40 in Cairo, it's 15:40 in Tapachula. With a 8-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 Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 50° (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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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