IST
Istanbul
Turkey
11,337 km
7,044 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
11,337 km
7,044 mi / 6,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

IST TAP
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code IST TAP
ICAO Code LTFM MMTP
City Istanbul Tapachula
Country Turkey Mexico
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Mexico_City
Elevation 325 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 14.790000, -92.370000

Istanbul (IST) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 11,337 kilometers (7,044 miles / 6,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:40 in Istanbul, it's 19:40 in Tapachula. With a 9-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 Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 41° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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