Long Beach to Rosarito flights
Rosarito lies 189 km (118 mi) south-east of Long Beach, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Long Beach | Rosarito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 474,140 | 100,660 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | LGB, 7 km out | TIJ, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 90801–90899 | 22706–85777 |
What changes when you arrive in Rosarito
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Long Beach
Long Beach is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 28 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 31 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 51 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 63 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 95 km).
Arriving in Rosarito
Rosarito is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), 21 km (13 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, 44 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 44 km (27 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 88 km (55 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rosarito from Long Beach?
189 km (118 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Long Beach.
How long does it take to get from Long Beach to Rosarito by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Long Beach and Rosarito?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Long Beach to Rosarito flights?
Typically Long Beach International Airport (LGB) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ); Rosarito also has SAN, CLD.
What currency do I need in Rosarito?
The Peso (MXN).
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.