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VNY to TAP: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Tapachula (Tapachula International Airport)
2,109 mi
3,393 km · 1,832 nm
4h 36m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,109 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 36m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, 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 VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 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 VNY from TAP?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Tapachula (TAP) is 2,109 miles (3,393 km, 1,832 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to TAP?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 36m 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 Van Nuys and Tapachula?
Tapachula is 1 hour ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to TAP?
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