BUD
Budapest
Hungary
10,688 km
6,641 miles
ZIH
Ixtapa
Mexico
Distance
10,688 km
6,641 mi / 5,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Budapest
Heading
304°
northwest

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BUD ZIH
Airport Name Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport
IATA Code BUD ZIH
ICAO Code LHBP MMZH
City Budapest Ixtapa
Country Hungary Mexico
Timezone Europe/Budapest America/Mexico_City
Elevation 495 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 47.440000, 19.260000 17.600000, -101.460000

Budapest (BUD) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) in Budapest, Hungary to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 10,688 kilometers (6,641 miles / 5,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Hungary 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 14:25 in Budapest, it's 07:25 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 Budapest (BUD) 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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