Distance From John F Kennedy International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez, JFK - TIJ Distance

The distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) is 2436 miles or 3919 kilometers or 2115 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 New York ( United States ) to Ciudad de Tijuana ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Ciudad de Tijuana takes around 5 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez, Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico is 5 hours 35 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 • JFK - TIJ

Kilometers		3919 km
Statute Miles		2436 miles
Nautical Miles		2115 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 35 minutes

John F Kennedy International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez Flight Route Map - JFK to TIJ Flight Path

Location of John F Kennedy International Airport & Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Ciudad de Tijuana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between New York, United States and Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JFK - TIJ

Time difference between New York (United States) and Ciudad de Tijuana (Mexico) is 3 Hours.
Ciudad de Tijuana time is 3 Hours behind New York.

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2026-10-20, 17:09:51 EDT
Ciudad de Tijuana (Mexico)	2026-10-20, 14:09:51 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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States

Destination

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