Distance From Ben Schoeman Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez, ELS - TIJ Distance

The distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) is 10402 miles or 16740 kilometers or 9033 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from East London ( South Africa ) to Ciudad de Tijuana ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between East London and Ciudad de Tijuana takes around 23 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ben Schoeman Airport, East London, South Africa to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez, Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico is 23 hours 54 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ELS - TIJ

Kilometers		16740 km
Statute Miles		10402 miles
Nautical Miles		9033 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 54 minutes

Ben Schoeman Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez Flight Route Map - ELS to TIJ Flight Path

Location of Ben Schoeman Airport & Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez is given below.
Click the map to view East London to Ciudad de Tijuana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between East London, South Africa and Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico. .

Nonstop flight route between East London, South Africa and Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELS - TIJ

Time difference between East London (South Africa) and Ciudad de Tijuana (Mexico) is 9 Hours.
Ciudad de Tijuana time is 9 Hours behind East London.

Location	Local Time
East London (South Africa)	2026-04-02, 02:01:03 SAST
Ciudad de Tijuana (Mexico)	2026-04-01, 17:01:03 PDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS / FAEL) East London, South Africa

Destination

Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ / MMTJ) Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico