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BMI to TAP: distance & flight time
Bloomington (Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
1,787 mi
2,875 km · 1,553 nm
3h 58m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,787 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 58m gate to gate, flying south. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BMI — Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · Bloomington, United States
- TAP — Tapachula International Airport · Tapachula, Mexico
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is BMI from TAP?
The flight distance from Bloomington (BMI) to Tapachula (TAP) is 1,787 miles (2,875 km, 1,553 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BMI to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 58m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Bloomington and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 1 hour behind Bloomington.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BMI to TAP?
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