# Distance from San Diego (SAN) to Tijuana (TIJ)

> 30 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 30 km / 18 mi / 16 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 136° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 316° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (United States) → Mexico
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 14:21 in San Diego, it's 14:21 in Tijuana)
- **Elevation difference**: 472 ft (TIJ is higher than SAN)

## Airports

### [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: San Diego, United States
- ICAO: KSAN
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 32.730000, -117.190000
- Elevation: 17 ft

### [General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tij-tijuana-general-abelardo-l-rodriguez-international-airport/1ef266df-624c-6126-9bd8-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tijuana, Mexico
- ICAO: MMTJ
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Coordinates: 32.540000, -116.970000
- Elevation: 489 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [San Diego International Airport (SAN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/san-san-diego-san-diego-international-airport/1ef266df-375a-6760-a0f3-06bb2780ed98)
- [General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tij-tijuana-general-abelardo-l-rodriguez-international-airport/1ef266df-624c-6126-9bd8-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)