AGP
Malaga
Spain
9,447 km
5,870 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
9,447 km
5,870 mi / 5,101 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
288°
west northwest

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AGP ZIH
Airport Name Malaga Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code AGP ZIH
ICAO Code LEMG MMZH
City Malaga Ixtapa
Country Spain Mexico
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Mexico_City
Elevation 53 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -4.500000 17.600000, -101.460000

Malaga (AGP) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malaga Airport (AGP) in Malaga, Spain to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 9,447 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,101 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:14 in Malaga, it's 07:14 in Ixtapa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Malaga (AGP) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Malaga Airport (AGP) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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