Puebla to Tapachula flights
Tapachula lies 782 km (486 mi) south-east of Puebla, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Puebla | Tapachula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1.7 million | 353,706 |
| Elevation | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) | UTC-6 (America/Merida) |
| Nearest large airport | PBC, 21 km out | TAP, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Puebla
Puebla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Tapachula
Tapachula is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tapachula International Airport (TAP), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Retalhuleu Airport (RER, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapachula International Airport (regional) | TAP | 17 km (11 mi) | 6,562 ft | 97 ft |
| Retalhuleu Airport (regional) | RER | 74 km (46 mi) | 5,065 ft | 656 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tapachula from Puebla?
782 km (486 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Puebla.
How long does it take to get from Puebla to Tapachula by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puebla and Tapachula?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Puebla to Tapachula flights?
Typically Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC) to Tapachula International Airport (TAP); Tapachula also has RER.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.