JL8217 Flight Status Japan Airlines: Tapachula to Mexico City (JAL8217)

Japan Airlines JL 8217

Landed On Time

TAP Tapachula

Scheduled
16:14
Actual
16:23

Terminal: A | Gate: A4

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Tapachula International Airport (TAP)

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MEX Mexico City

Scheduled
18:05
Actual
17:42

Terminal: 2 | Gate: 80

Arrival: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CST

Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)

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Landed 14h 04m ago 100%

TAP 16:23 MEX 17:42

879 km (546 mi) flown

Route map TAP to MEX Map of the great-circle route from Tapachula International Airport, Mexico to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport, Mexico, 879 km. The plane shows an estimated position based on departure and arrival times. Map data: Natural Earth. TAP MEX Map data: Natural Earth

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 879 km / 546 miles · Scheduled Duration: 01:51 · Actual Duration: 01:19

JL 8217 Flight Status & Schedule Japan Airlines Tapachula to Mexico City

Date From To Departure Arrival Status Details
Nov 08 TAP MEX 16:23 17:42 Landed Track >
Nov 07 TAP MEX 15:49 17:15 En-Route Track >
Nov 06 TAP MEX 15:37 16:56 Landed Track >
Nov 05 TAP MEX 16:18 17:40 Landed Track >
Nov 04 TAP MEX 16:08 17:28 Landed Track >
Nov 03 TAP MEX 16:05 17:24 Landed Track >
Nov 02 TAP MEX 16:18 17:34 Landed Track >
Nov 01 TAP MEX 16:28 17:46 Landed Track >
Oct 31 TAP MEX 17:34 18:58 Delayed Track >
Oct 30 TAP MEX 15:35 16:54 Landed Track >

Japan Airlines operates JL 8217 from Tapachula to Mexico City, a 879 km (546 mi) trip, six times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday). The timetable allows 1 h 51 min, but the flight usually takes about 1 h 20 min, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left on time and landed at 17:42, 23 minutes early.

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About JL 8217

Route
Tapachula International Airport TAP to Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport MEX
Distance
879 km (546 mi)
Typical flight time
1 h 20 min
Flies
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
On time
8 of the last 8
Usually departs from
Terminal A, gate A4

JL 8217 FAQ

How long is the JL8217 flight?
The timetable allows 1 h 51 min. Tapachula to Mexico City is 879 km (546 mi).
How often is JL8217 late?
None of the last 8 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does JL8217 fly?
Six times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does JL8217 use?
It usually leaves from Terminal A, gate A4 at Tapachula International Airport (TAP) and arrives at Terminal 2 at Mexico Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does JL8217 have?
Also listed as JAL8217 (Japan Airlines' ICAO code) and JL 8217.

JL8217 and Tapachula TAP to Mexico City MEX Flights

Flight JL8217 is a code-share Japan Airlines flight of the Aeroméxico operated AM373.

Other flights departing from Tapachula TAP: 5D371, AM373, AM375

Other flights arriving at Mexico City MEX: 6R22, Y4791, AM373, AM943

All flights connecting Tapachula TAP to Mexico City MEX.