HEL
Helsinki
Finland
9,995 km
6,211 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
9,995 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
301°
west northwest

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HEL TAP
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code HEL TAP
ICAO Code EFHK MMTP
City Helsinki Tapachula
Country Finland Mexico
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Mexico_City
Elevation 179 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 14.790000, -92.370000

Helsinki (HEL) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 9,995 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:20 in Helsinki, it's 19:20 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 Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 26° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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