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RST to TAP: distance & flight time
Rochester (Rochester International Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
2,012 mi
3,237 km · 1,748 nm
4h 25m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading south
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Flight time details
2,012 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 25m 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
- RST — Rochester International Airport · Rochester, 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 RST
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 RST from TAP?
The flight distance from Rochester (RST) to Tapachula (TAP) is 2,012 miles (3,237 km, 1,748 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RST to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 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 Rochester and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 1 hour behind Rochester.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RST to TAP?
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