Airport Comparison
| GDL | TAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport | Tapachula International Airport |
| IATA Code | GDL | TAP |
| ICAO Code | MMGL | MMTP |
| City | Guadalajara | Tapachula |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 97 ft |
| Coordinates | 20.520000, -103.310000 | 14.790000, -92.370000 |
Guadalajara (GDL) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 1,322 kilometers (821 miles / 714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.
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.
Time zone information: When it's 15:09 in Guadalajara, it's 15:09 in Tapachula.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,919 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.