TIJ
Tijuana
Mexico
10,112 km
6,283 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
10,112 km
6,283 mi / 5,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Tijuana
Heading
31°
north northeast

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TIJ ZAG
Airport Name General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code TIJ ZAG
ICAO Code MMTJ LDZA
City Tijuana Zagreb
Country Mexico Croatia
Timezone America/Tijuana Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 489 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 32.540000, -116.970000 45.740000, 16.070000

Tijuana (TIJ) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) in Tijuana, Mexico to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 10,112 kilometers (6,283 miles / 5,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:00 in Tijuana, it's 06:00 in Zagreb. With a 9-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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Tijuana (TIJ) 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 General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) and Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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