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CSM to TAP: distance & flight time
Clinton (Clinton Sherman Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
1,481 mi
2,384 km · 1,287 nm
3h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,481 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 41m 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
- CSM — Clinton Sherman Airport · Clinton, 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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Near CSM
- HBR · Hobart Regional Airport26 mi away
- LTS · Altus Air Force Base47 mi away
- FSI · Henry Post Army Air Field (Fort Sill)66 mi away
- LAW · Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport69 mi away
Near TAP
- RER · Retalhuleu Airport49 mi away
- AAZ · Quezaltenango Airport58 mi away
- AQB · Santa Cruz del Quiche Airport83 mi away
- GSJ · San José Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is CSM from TAP?
The flight distance from Clinton (CSM) to Tapachula (TAP) is 1,481 miles (2,384 km, 1,287 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CSM to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 41m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from CSM to TAP?
Nonstop service on CSM–TAP depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 41m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Clinton and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 1 hour behind Clinton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CSM to TAP?
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Why are some CSM to TAP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain CSM–TAP tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.