LGW
London
United Kingdom
8,850 km
5,499 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
8,850 km
5,499 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
310°
northwest

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LGW TIJ
Airport Name London Gatwick Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code LGW TIJ
ICAO Code EGKK MMTJ
City London Tijuana
Country United Kingdom Mexico
Timezone Europe/London America/Tijuana
Elevation 202 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 51.150000, -0.190000 32.540000, -116.970000

London (LGW) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 8,850 kilometers (5,499 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:10 in London, it's 21:10 in Tijuana. With a 8-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 London (LGW) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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