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MSE to TAP: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
5,581 mi
8,982 km · 4,850 nm
11h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
5,581 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 25m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- 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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 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 MSE from TAP?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Tapachula (TAP) is 5,581 miles (8,982 km, 4,850 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 25m 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 Manston and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 7 hours behind Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to TAP?
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