GDL to TIJ: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 1,902 km (1,182 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TIJ to GDL).
How far is it from Guadalajara to Tijuana?
The great-circle distance between Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) is 1,902 km (1,182 mi, 1,027 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from GDL to TIJ?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TIJ is roughly northwest of GDL.
How is the GDL to TIJ route written in code?
The pair is written GDL-TIJ in IATA codes and MMGL-MMTJ in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Guadalajara International Airport is GDL (MMGL), General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport is TIJ (MMTJ).
| GDL | TIJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Guadalajara International Airport | General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport |
| ICAO code | MMGL | MMTJ |
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Elevation | 5,016 ft | 489 ft |
| Rank by connections | #179 | #364 |
Both ICAO codes start with M, the prefix ICAO assigns to Central America and the Caribbean, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
TIJ sits 4,527 ft (1,380 m) lower than GDL, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GDL to TIJ
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4O | Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) | - | Interjet | Active |
| AM | AeroMéxico | AMX | Aeromexico | Active |
| Y4 | Volaris | VOI | Volaris | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Guadalajara from Tijuana?
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) are 1,902 km (1,182 mi, 1,027 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GDL to TIJ?
A typical nonstop flight between GDL and TIJ takes about 2h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TIJ from GDL?
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) lies roughly northwest of Guadalajara International Airport (GDL).
Which airlines fly GDL to TIJ?
3 airlines appear on the GDL-TIJ route in the open dataset, including Interjet (ABC Aerolineas), AeroMéxico, Volaris.
Related routes
Other routes from Guadalajara (GDL):
Other routes from Tijuana (TIJ):
GDL airport code · TIJ airport code · Busiest airports worldwide