PTY
Tocumen
Panama
1,549 km
963 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
1,549 km
963 mi / 836 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Panama
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PTY TAP
Airport Name Tocumen International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code PTY TAP
ICAO Code MPTO MMTP
City Tocumen Tapachula
Country Panama Mexico
Timezone America/Panama America/Mexico_City
Elevation 135 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 9.070000, -79.380000 14.790000, -92.370000

Tocumen (PTY) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 1,549 kilometers (963 miles / 836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Tocumen, it's 22:35 in Tapachula.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to Tocumen (PTY) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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