ACC
Accra
Ghana
10,084 km
6,266 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
10,084 km
6,266 mi / 5,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Accra
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ACC TAP
Airport Name Kotoka International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code ACC TAP
ICAO Code DGAA MMTP
City Accra Tapachula
Country Ghana Mexico
Timezone Africa/Accra America/Mexico_City
Elevation 205 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 5.610000, -0.170000 14.790000, -92.370000

Accra (ACC) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Accra, Ghana to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 10,084 kilometers (6,266 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Ghana 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 00:15 in Accra, it's 18:15 in Tapachula. With a 6-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 Accra (ACC) follows a heading of 84° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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