JFK
New York
United States
3,919 km
2,435 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
3,919 km
2,435 mi / 2,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/New_York
Heading
271°
west

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JFK TIJ
Airport Name John F Kennedy International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code JFK TIJ
ICAO Code KJFK MMTJ
City New York Tijuana
Country United States Mexico
Timezone America/New_York America/Tijuana
Elevation 13 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 40.640000, -73.780000 32.540000, -116.970000

New York (JFK) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, United States to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 3,919 kilometers (2,435 miles / 2,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 an international route connecting United States with Mexico. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:57 in New York, it's 19:57 in Tijuana. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to New York (JFK) follows a heading of 64° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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