MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
2,301 km
1,430 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
2,301 km
1,430 mi / 1,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MEX TIJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code MEX TIJ
ICAO Code MMMX MMTJ
City Mexico City Tijuana
Country Mexico Mexico
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Tijuana
Elevation 7,316 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 32.540000, -116.970000

Mexico City (MEX) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 2,301 kilometers (1,430 miles / 1,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 21:05 in Mexico City, it's 19:05 in Tijuana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,827 feet between the two airports. General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport sits lower than Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 125° (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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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