Mexicali to Rosarito flights
Rosarito lies 152 km (95 mi) west of Mexicali, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Mexicali | Rosarito | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | Mexico |
| Population | 1 million | 100,660 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) |
| Nearest large airport | MXL, 20 km out | TIJ, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 21396–22703 | 22706–85777 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Mexicali
Mexicali is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Imperial County Airport (IPL, 26 km), Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM, 79 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 Mexicali?
152 km (95 mi) in a straight line, west of Mexicali.
How long does it take to get from Mexicali to Rosarito by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mexicali and Rosarito?
No, both are on America/Tijuana at the moment.
Which airports are used for Mexicali to Rosarito flights?
Typically General Rodolfo Sánchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) to General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ); Rosarito also has SAN, CLD.
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.