Ciudad Obregón to Tijuana flights
Tijuana lies 879 km (546 mi) north-west of Ciudad Obregón, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ciudad Obregón | Tijuana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 329,404 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Hermosillo) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | CEN, 15 km out | TIJ, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Ciudad Obregón
Ciudad Obregón is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Tijuana
Tijuana is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,711 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are San Diego International Airport (SAN, 31 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 31 km (19 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 74 km (46 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Staying in Tijuana
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana. Of the 161 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (68), and 5 are five-star. Across 90 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 50,436 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tijuana from Ciudad Obregón?
879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad Obregón.
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Obregón to Tijuana by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Obregón and Tijuana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ciudad Obregón to Tijuana flights?
Typically Ciudad Obregón International Airport (CEN) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ); Tijuana also has SAN, CLD.
Where can I stay in Tijuana?
Our booking partner lists 278 places to stay in Tijuana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.