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LAL to TAP: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
1,128 mi
1,815 km · 980 nm
2h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading southwest
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Flight time details
1,128 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 55m gate to gate, flying southwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, 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 LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 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 LAL from TAP?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Tapachula (TAP) is 1,128 miles (1,815 km, 980 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 55m 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 Lakeland and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 2 hours behind Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to TAP?
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