FCO
Rome
Italy
10,083 km
6,265 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
10,083 km
6,265 mi / 5,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
291°
west northwest

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FCO TAP
Airport Name Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code FCO TAP
ICAO Code LIRF MMTP
City Rome Tapachula
Country Italy Mexico
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Mexico_City
Elevation 15 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 41.800000, 12.250000 14.790000, -92.370000

Rome (FCO) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) in Rome, Italy to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 10,083 kilometers (6,265 miles / 5,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Italy with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Rome, it's 11:13 in Tapachula. With a 7-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 Rome (FCO) follows a heading of 46° (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 Leonardo Da Vinci (Fiumicino) International Airport (FCO) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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