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MDW to TAP: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
1,885 mi
3,034 km · 1,638 nm
4h 10m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
1,885 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 10m 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
- MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, 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 MDW
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport15 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport21 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 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 MDW from TAP?
The flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to Tapachula (TAP) is 1,885 miles (3,034 km, 1,638 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MDW to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 10m 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 Chicago and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 1 hour behind Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MDW to TAP?
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