NRT
Tokyo
Japan
8,954 km
5,564 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
8,954 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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NRT TIJ
Airport Name Narita International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code NRT TIJ
ICAO Code RJAA MMTJ
City Tokyo Tijuana
Country Japan Mexico
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Tijuana
Elevation 141 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 32.540000, -116.970000

Tokyo (NRT) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 8,954 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:33 in Tokyo, it's 03:33 in Tijuana. With a 17-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tijuana (TIJ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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