LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,882 km
5,519 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
8,882 km
5,519 mi / 4,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/London
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

LGW TAP
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code LGW TAP
ICAO Code EGKK MMTP
City London Tapachula
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Mexico_City
Elevation 202 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 14.790000, -92.370000

London (LGW) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 8,882 kilometers (5,519 miles / 4,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 Kingdom 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 15:47 in London, it's 09:47 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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 40° (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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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