CWB
Curitiba
Brazil
6,478 km
4,025 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
6,478 km
4,025 mi / 3,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWB TAP
Airport Name Afonso Pena Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code CWB TAP
ICAO Code SBCT MMTP
City Curitiba Tapachula
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,988 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -25.530000, -49.180000 14.790000, -92.370000

Curitiba (CWB) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) in Curitiba, Brazil to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 6,478 kilometers (4,025 miles / 3,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 19:12 in Curitiba, it's 16:12 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 2,891 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Afonso Pena Airport.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Curitiba (CWB) follows a heading of 133° (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 Afonso Pena Airport (CWB) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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