AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
9,520 km
5,915 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
9,520 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
293°
west northwest

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AMS ZIH
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code AMS ZIH
ICAO Code EHAM MMZH
City Amsterdam Ixtapa
Country Netherlands Mexico
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Mexico_City
Elevation -11 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 17.600000, -101.460000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 9,520 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Netherlands 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 22:51 in Amsterdam, it's 15:51 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 36° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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