SFO
San Francisco
United States
3,894 km
2,419 miles
TAP
Tapachula
Mexico
Distance
3,894 km
2,419 mi / 2,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO TAP
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Tapachula International Airport
IATA Code SFO TAP
ICAO Code KSFO MMTP
City San Francisco Tapachula
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Mexico_City
Elevation 13 ft 97 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 14.790000, -92.370000

San Francisco (SFO) to Tapachula (TAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Tapachula International Airport (TAP) in Tapachula, Mexico is 3,894 kilometers (2,419 miles / 2,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:58 in San Francisco, it's 19:58 in Tapachula.

The return flight from Tapachula (TAP) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 316° (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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Tapachula International Airport (TAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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