LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
10,428 km
6,480 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
10,428 km
6,480 mi / 5,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

LOS TAP
Airport Name Murtala Muhammed International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code LOS TAP
ICAO Code DNMM MMTP
City Lagos Tapachula
Country Nigeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Lagos America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 6.580000, 3.320000 14.790000, -92.370000

Lagos (LOS) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 10,428 kilometers (6,480 miles / 5,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:48 in Lagos, it's 14:48 in Tapachula. With a 7-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 Lagos (LOS) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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