The flight time from San Diego International Airport to Tijuana International Airport is:
32 minutes
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Flying time from SAN to TIJ
The total flight duration from SAN to TIJ is 32 minutes.
This assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/h or 434 knots. It also adds an extra 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Your exact time may vary depending on wind speeds.
If you're planning a trip, remember to add more time for the plane to taxi between the gate and the airport runway. This measurement is only for the actual flying time. You should also factor in airport wait times and possible equipment or weather delays. If you're trying to figure out what time you'll arrive at the destination, you may want to see if there's a time difference between SAN and TIJ.
The calculation of flight time is based on the straight line distance from SAN to TIJ ("as the crow flies"), which is about 18 miles or 29 kilometers.
Your trip begins at San Diego International Airport in San Diego, California.
It ends at Tijuana International Airport in Tijuana, Mexico.
Your flight direction from SAN to TIJ is Southeast (136 degrees from North).
The flight time calculator measures the average flight duration between points. It uses the great circle formula to compute the travel mileage.
San Diego International Airport
IATA: SANICAO: KSAN
FAA: SAN
City: San Diego
State: California
Zip code: 92101
Country: United States
Category: airports
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