MVD
Montevideo
Uruguay
6,720 km
4,176 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
6,720 km
4,176 mi / 3,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Montevideo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MVD TAP
Airport Name Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code MVD TAP
ICAO Code SUMU MMTP
City Montevideo Tapachula
Country Uruguay Mexico
Timezone America/Montevideo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 105 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -34.840000, -56.030000 14.790000, -92.370000

Montevideo (MVD) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) in Montevideo, Uruguay to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 6,720 kilometers (4,176 miles / 3,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Uruguay 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 20:18 in Montevideo, it's 17:18 in Tapachula. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Montevideo (MVD) follows a heading of 146° (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 Carrasco International /General C L Berisso Airport (MVD) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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