The flight distance from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 12,103 kilometers (7,520 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Sydney, it's 17:00 in Tijuana. With a 19-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 Sydney (SYD) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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