PER
Perth
Australia
16,568 km
10,295 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
16,568 km
10,295 mi / 8,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Australia/Perth
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PER TAP
Airport Name Perth International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code PER TAP
ICAO Code YPPH MMTP
City Perth Tapachula
Country Australia Mexico
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Mexico_City
Elevation 67 ft 97 ft
Coordinates -31.940000, 115.970000 14.790000, -92.370000

Perth (PER) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Perth International Airport (PER) in Perth, Australia to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 16,568 kilometers (10,295 miles / 8,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Perth, it's 09:35 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 Perth (PER) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Perth International Airport (PER) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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