GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
1,903 km
1,182 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
1,903 km
1,182 mi / 1,027 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GDL TIJ
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code GDL TIJ
ICAO Code MMGL MMTJ
City Guadalajara Tijuana
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Tijuana
Elevation 5,016 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 32.540000, -116.970000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 1,903 kilometers (1,182 miles / 1,027 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 19:14 in Guadalajara, it's 17:14 in Tijuana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,527 feet between the two airports. General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport sits lower than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 131° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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