MPM
Maputo
Mozambique
14,184 km
8,814 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
14,184 km
8,814 mi / 7,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
269°
west

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MPM TAP
Airport Name Maputo Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code MPM TAP
ICAO Code FQMA MMTP
City Maputo Tapachula
Country Mozambique Mexico
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 145 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -25.920000, 32.570000 14.790000, -92.370000

Maputo (MPM) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maputo Airport (MPM) in Maputo, Mozambique to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 14,184 kilometers (8,814 miles / 7,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Mozambique 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 22:43 in Maputo, it's 14:43 in Tapachula. With a 8-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 Maputo (MPM) follows a heading of 112° (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 Maputo Airport (MPM) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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