CUN
Cancun
Mexico
905 km
563 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
905 km
563 mi / 489 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Cancun
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CUN TAP
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code CUN TAP
ICAO Code MMUN MMTP
City Cancun Tapachula
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Cancun America/Mexico_City
Elevation 22 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 14.790000, -92.370000

Cancun (CUN) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 905 kilometers (563 miles / 489 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 13:13 in Cancun, it's 12:13 in Tapachula.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Cancun (CUN) 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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