KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17,523 km
10,889 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
17,523 km
10,889 mi / 9,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KUL TAP
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code KUL TAP
ICAO Code WMKK MMTP
City Kuala Lumpur Tapachula
Country Malaysia Mexico
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Mexico_City
Elevation 69 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 14.790000, -92.370000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 17,523 kilometers (10,889 miles / 9,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Malaysia 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 06:57 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 16:57 in Tapachula. With a 14-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 Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 320° (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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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