MDE
Rionegro
Colombia
2,085 km
1,296 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
2,085 km
1,296 mi / 1,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Bogota
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MDE TAP
Airport Name Jose Maria Cordova International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code MDE TAP
ICAO Code SKRG MMTP
City Rionegro Tapachula
Country Colombia Mexico
Timezone America/Bogota America/Mexico_City
Elevation 6,955 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 6.160000, -75.420000 14.790000, -92.370000

Rionegro (MDE) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) in Rionegro, Colombia to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 2,085 kilometers (1,296 miles / 1,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Colombia 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 16:58 in Rionegro, it's 15:58 in Tapachula.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,858 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Rionegro (MDE) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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