Airport Comparison
Cancun (CUN) to Ixtapa (ZIH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) in Ixtapa, Mexico is 1,576 kilometers (979 miles / 851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is a domestic route within Mexico. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 13:36 in Cancun, it's 12:36 in Ixtapa.
The return flight from Ixtapa (ZIH) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Ixtapa Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.