Tijuana to Fort Collins flights
Fort Collins lies 1,391 km (864 mi) north-east of Tijuana, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 32 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.
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| Tijuana | Fort Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 170,924 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | TIJ, 5 km out | DEN, 88 km out |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 80521–80553 |
Clocks in Fort Collins are 1 h ahead of Tijuana right now, so a 2 h 32 min journey lands 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Fort Collins
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Fort Collins
Fort Collins is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 67 km), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 75 km), Laramie Regional Airport (LAR, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 88 km (55 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (regional) | CYS | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,270 ft | 6,159 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
| Laramie Regional Airport (regional) | LAR | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,503 ft | 7,284 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fort Collins from Tijuana?
1,391 km (864 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tijuana.
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Fort Collins by air?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Denver against America/Tijuana).
Which airports are used for Tijuana to Fort Collins flights?
Typically General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Fort Collins also has CYS, BJC, LAR.
What currency do I need in Fort Collins?
The Dollar (USD).
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.