SEA
Seattle
United States
4,560 km
2,833 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
4,560 km
2,833 mi / 2,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SEA TAP
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code SEA TAP
ICAO Code KSEA MMTP
City Seattle Tapachula
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 432 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 14.790000, -92.370000

Seattle (SEA) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 4,560 kilometers (2,833 miles / 2,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:47 in Seattle, it's 18:47 in Tapachula.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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