Distance From Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez, GIG - TIJ Distance

The distance from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) is 6182 miles or 9949 kilometers or 5369 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Rio De Janeiro ( Brazil ) to Ciudad de Tijuana ( Mexico )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio De Janeiro and Ciudad de Tijuana takes around 14 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez, Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico is 14 hours 12 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 • GIG - TIJ

Kilometers		9949 km
Statute Miles		6182 miles
Nautical Miles		5369 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 12 minutes

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez Flight Route Map - GIG to TIJ Flight Path

Location of Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport & Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez is given below.
Click the map to view Rio De Janeiro to Ciudad de Tijuana nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and Ciudad de Tijuana, Mexico.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIG - TIJ

Time difference between Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) and Ciudad de Tijuana (Mexico) is 5 Hours.
Ciudad de Tijuana time is 5 Hours behind Rio De Janeiro.

Location	Local Time
Rio De Janeiro (Brazil)	2026-11-06, 15:00:37 -03
Ciudad de Tijuana (Mexico)	2026-11-06, 10:00:37 PST

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

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG / SBGL) Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Destination

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