MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
880 km
547 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
880 km
547 mi / 475 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MEX TAP
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code MEX TAP
ICAO Code MMMX MMTP
City Mexico City Tapachula
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Mexico_City
Elevation 7,316 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 14.790000, -92.370000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 880 kilometers (547 miles / 475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 16:41 in Mexico City, it's 16:41 in Tapachula.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,219 feet between the two airports. Tapachula International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 307° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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