CTS
Chitose / Tomakomai
Japan
11,572 km
7,191 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
11,572 km
7,191 mi / 6,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CTS TAP
Airport Name New Chitose Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code CTS TAP
ICAO Code RJCC MMTP
City Chitose / Tomakomai Tapachula
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 42.780000, 141.690000 14.790000, -92.370000

Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Chitose / Tomakomai, Japan to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 11,572 kilometers (7,191 miles / 6,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Japan 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 08:39 in Chitose / Tomakomai, it's 17:39 in Tapachula. With a 15-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 Chitose / Tomakomai (CTS) follows a heading of 322° (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 New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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