ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
9,851 km
6,121 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
9,851 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ARN ZIH
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code ARN ZIH
ICAO Code ESSA MMZH
City Stockholm Ixtapa
Country Sweden Mexico
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Mexico_City
Elevation 137 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 17.600000, -101.460000

Stockholm (ARN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 9,851 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Sweden 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 15:44 in Stockholm, it's 08:44 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 Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 26° (north 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 Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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