GIG
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
6,786 km
4,217 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
6,786 km
4,217 mi / 3,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GIG TAP
Airport Name Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code GIG TAP
ICAO Code SBGL MMTP
City Rio De Janeiro Tapachula
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 28 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -22.810000, -43.250000 14.790000, -92.370000

Rio De Janeiro (GIG) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 6,786 kilometers (4,217 miles / 3,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 05:14 in Rio De Janeiro, it's 02:14 in Tapachula. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Rio De Janeiro (GIG) follows a heading of 127° (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 Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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