Tapachula to Puebla flights
Puebla lies 782 km (486 mi) north-west of Tapachula, 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.
| Tapachula | Puebla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 353,706 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 2,166 m (7,106 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Merida) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | TAP, 17 km out | PBC, 21 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermanos Serdán International Airport | PBC | 21 km (13 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,361 ft |
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Staying in Puebla
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla. Of the 224 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (89), and 22 are five-star. Across 151 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 66,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puebla from Tapachula?
782 km (486 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tapachula.
How long does it take to get from Tapachula to Puebla 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 Tapachula and Puebla?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tapachula to Puebla flights?
Typically Tapachula International Airport (TAP) to Hermanos Serdán International Airport (PBC).
Where can I stay in Puebla?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Puebla, bookable on this site.
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.