MNL
Manila
Philippines
15,106 km
9,387 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
15,106 km
9,387 mi / 8,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Manila
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MNL TAP
Airport Name Ninoy Aquino International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code MNL TAP
ICAO Code RPLL MMTP
City Manila Tapachula
Country Philippines Mexico
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Mexico_City
Elevation 75 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 14.510000, 121.020000 14.790000, -92.370000

Manila (MNL) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 15,106 kilometers (9,387 miles / 8,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Philippines 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 02:34 in Manila, it's 12:34 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 Manila (MNL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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