PEK
Beijing
China
10,243 km
6,365 miles
TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
Distance
10,243 km
6,365 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

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PEK TIJ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport
IATA Code PEK TIJ
ICAO Code ZBAA MMTJ
City Beijing Tijuana
Country China Mexico
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Tijuana
Elevation 116 ft 489 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 32.540000, -116.970000

Beijing (PEK) to Tijuana (TIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico is 10,243 kilometers (6,365 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 China with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:21 in Beijing, it's 20:21 in Tijuana. With a 16-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 Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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