KIX
Osaka
Japan
12,583 km
7,819 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
12,583 km
7,819 mi / 6,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
51°
northeast

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KIX TAP
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code KIX TAP
ICAO Code RJBB MMTP
City Osaka Tapachula
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 26 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 14.790000, -92.370000

Osaka (KIX) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 12,583 kilometers (7,819 miles / 6,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Japan 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 07:43 in Osaka, it's 16:43 in Tapachula. With a 15-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 Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 319° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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